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How to Identify Argillite

How to Identify Real vs. Imitation Argillite

— Tedi Bezna
Tagged: argillite
Known as HlGaa K’id in the Haida language Skidegate dialect, argillite is the black gem of Haida Gwaii. Argillite is geologically unique to the Islands and has been carved by...
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Digging into the Past: Crystal Cabin's Art Collection

Digging into the Past: Crystal Cabin's Art Collection

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argilite argillite argillite jewellery argillite jewelry copper gold haida argillite carvings haida art haida carving haida carvings northwest coast art paintings silver spiritual art wood carvings
Take a look back into the Crystal Cabin archives! We hope you enjoy as we explore the work of the many Haida carvers and artists who we’ve had the pleasure...
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Late Haida Carver Myles Edgars

Argillite: The Stone of Haida Gwaii

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argilite argillite argillite carvings argillite jewellery argillite jewelry carvings haida argillite carvings haida carvings
 What is argillite? Argillite is a black stone that is geologically classified as slate. The argillite from Haida Gwaii is found on only one mountaintop and is protected by the Haida...
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A Tribute to Mike Brown: Inspiring Carver and Dear Friend to the Crystal Cabin Family

A Tribute to Mike Brown: Inspiring Carver and Dear Friend to the Crystal Cabin Family

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argillite argillite carvings carvings
Michael John Brown was born in 1958 and comes from the Haida Eagle clan of Hydaburg, Alaska and Old Massett, Haida Gwaii. We were very sad to hear of his...
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Custom Creations: Let Us Help You Bring Your Ideas to Life!

Custom Creations: Let Us Help You Bring Your Ideas to Life!

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argillite argillite carvings carvings
Looking for that truly one-of-a-kind piece? Got an idea that you want to bring to life? Crystal Cabin can help! We specialize in custom orders. With a network of over...
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Argillite Archives

What is Argillite?

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argilite argillite argillite jewellery argillite jewelry black slate buy argillite haida argillite haida argillite carvings
 From the Crystal Cabin Gallery archives. A collection of Argillite carvings by Haida Carvers from Haida Gwaii.    Argillite is a type of slate. Black argillite from the islands of...
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Crystal Cabin Featured Haida Artist: Michael John Brown

Crystal Cabin Featured Haida Artist: Michael John Brown

— Rabeea syed
Tagged: argillite argillite carvings haida art michael brown
Meet Michael John Brown, Argillite Carver from Haida Gwaii Michael was born in 1958 and comes from the Haida Eagle clan of Hydaburg, Alaska and Old Massett, Haida Gwaii. He...
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