V. Bird "Eagle" - Monumental Signed Northwest Coas

Updated September 18, 2026

An exceptional hand-carved and hand-painted wood wall sculpture by V. Bird, titled Eagle, representing one of the most revered and enduring subjects in the artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast. Executed in a striking vertical composition, this beautifully balanced work captures the commanding spirit of the eagle through sophisticated formline-inspired design, bold architectural carving, and an arresting palette of deep black, rich oxblood red, brilliant golden yellow, and natural wood highlights. Signed and titled by the artist au verso, this is an outstanding collector-quality example of contemporary Northwest Coast-inspired carving that possesses immediate visual impact and timeless cultural resonance.<br><br>The eagle has long occupied a position of profound importance throughout the Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, symbolizing strength, wisdom, leadership, nobility, vision, and a spiritual connection between the earthly and celestial worlds. V. Bird masterfully translates these qualities into an elegant sculptural composition, employing flowing ovoids, split forms, negative-space detailing, and beautifully proportioned curvilinear elements that define the celebrated Northwest Coast visual language. The result is a work of remarkable harmony, where every carved contour contributes to the monumentality of the overall design.<br><br>The sculpture displays exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The crisply carved relief accentuates the eagle's powerful hooked beak, penetrating eye, layered feathering, and boldly stylized body, while the expertly applied painted surface provides dramatic visual contrast that enhances every carved element. The elongated silhouette lends the work an architectural quality, making it equally successful as both fine art sculpture and statement wall installation. Its refined proportions create an unmistakable presence whether displayed in a private collection, executive office, mountain retreat, contemporary residence, or curated gallery setting.<br><br>Measuring an impressive 18 inches high by 6 inches wide, this larger-format carving offers considerably greater display presence than the smaller souvenir examples frequently encountered on the secondary market. Signed and titled on the reverse, it represents a desirable, fully identified work by the artist and will appeal to collectors of Northwest Coast art, First Nations art, Indigenous Canadian art, Pacific Northwest carving, wildlife sculpture, eagle iconography, carved wood sculpture, ethnographic art, and museum-quality Canadian decorative arts.<br><br>Well-executed, signed examples depicting the eagle remain among the most consistently sought-after subjects in Northwest Coast-inspired carving due to the universal recognition of the eagle's cultural and artistic significance. The combination of substantial scale, dramatic coloration, excellent carving quality, and iconic subject matter enhances the desirability of this impressive work for discern

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