An interesting wood carved lamp.

Chako · **on:** July 17, 2020, 01:33:29 PM

Yesterday, I took the better half on a nice little road trip to the Canadian Carver. Here is a bit of back history about the place...

https://www.sudbury.com/around-the-north/almost-50-years-of-history-at-the-canadian-carver-and-agawa-crafts-1102104

I have some early memories of the old place as we visited it back in 1980 when we spent the summer camping in Elliot Lake Ontario. Then once again back in 1981 when we picked up and left Cornwall Ontario for Sault Ste Marie. I have been here since lol. The original owners retired two years ago, and it sat vacant all last summer. I did miss the location because it is a nice 65km little trip from my city, and it was always a great place to visit. This summer it re-opened after the Serpent River Band bought it. Now they are located between the Elliot Lake turnoff and Spanish...the last town before you leave the district of Algoma and enter the district of Sudbury. Rumours last year was that the local Batchewana First Nations was going to buy it, but I guess they could not compete with the Serpent River First Nation. Either way, I am very happy that one of my favourite destinations is now up and running.

On my first visit to the Wood Carver, I was blown away by the price decrease of many of the wood carvings. I bought the better half a beautiful wood carved lamp for 80 dollars. This time around, she bought herself another, and I got a steal of a deal on an interesting piece of native art. It was 60% off, and for 40 dollars, I couldn't refuse. I bought it because it reminded me of the Iroquois nation's lore of masks. The Iroquois are found around my home city of Cornwall. Up here in Sault Ste Marie, it is all Anishinabek (Ojibway). Anyways, I bought it because I liked the price, subject matter, and because it reminded me a little of my home town of sorts.

I was curious to see who the carver is, and I did a google search. I was surprised to have narrowed it down so easily to a Wilmer Nadjiwon. I was more surprised at how many articles I was able to find about him. Now that I know a bit of the back history of the lamp, I will appreciate is all the more. Mr. Nadjiiwon sure had an interesting life. After knowing a bit more about the man, I am shocked that I got a part of his work for 40 dollars. I mean, that is cheaper than buying a lamp at a furniture store.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/01/26/a-valiant-indigenous-life-and-the-embodiment-of-resilience.html

http://aware-simcoe.ca/2018/01/remembering-elder-author-carver-wilmer-nadjiwon/

And the lamp:

IMG_8690A by Chako, on Flickr

IMG_8691A by Chako, on Flickr

IMG_8692A by Chako, on Flickr

EDIT: I was curious to get his book, and after looking on Amazon.ca, I can tell I will not be getting it.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0969470525/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sout?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sout_ca-20&linkCode=as2&camp=15121&creative=330641

RF52 · **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:40:06 PM

Very nice

Sounds like a great day

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gregozedobe · **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:41:52 PM

Quote from: Chako on July 17, 2020, 01:33:29 PM

EDIT: I was curious to get his book, and after looking on Amazon.ca, I can tell I will not be getting it.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0969470525/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sout?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sout_ca-20&linkCode=as2&camp=15121&creative=330641

I see what you mean !!! Maybe the price of this copy might be somewhat more to your liking ?

https://www.ebay.com/p/3016415422

Chako · **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2020, 03:24:57 PM

I no longer go on eBay, but that price is a whole lot better.

Chako · **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2020, 07:14:33 PM

This arrived in the mail today....I can't wait to read it.

IMG_8989A by Chako, on Flickr

IMG_8990A by Chako, on Flickr

Syncop8r · **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2020, 12:02:55 AM

You went for the one on ebay then?

Chako · **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2020, 02:18:46 AM

No. Thriftbooks.

Syncop8r · **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2020, 08:22:26 AM

Well this is awkward then....

Chako · **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:28:06 AM

Can we call this a pregnant pause.

Syncop8r · **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:10:37 PM

I bought a copy off ebay for you a month ago. The seller is thrift.books.
It shipped from New York on 20th July. I thought it must have finally arrived.

Chako · **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:23:30 PM

Thank you.

You most certainly did not have to however.

I did not know who got one for me. I figured it out when you replied that it was awkward.

Once again...much appreciated.

Syncop8r · **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:24:48 PM

Oh - so that's it then?
You didn't order it?

Chako · **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:29:20 PM

I can tell you I almost has a senior moment when it arrived. I did find that copy on Thriftbooks, and for a half hour...I thought I did pull the trigger on it.

Shipped on July 22nd.