INDIGENOUS
ARTS
Rooted in our past
At ALC Antiques, we specialize in Indigenous arts, with expertise spanning Northwest Coast, Native American, Inuit, and Plains traditions. From carvings, masks, and regalia to beadwork, sculpture, and functional art, we approach each piece with care, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Our knowledge of materials, craftsmanship, and regional styles allows us to provide accurate identification and context, supported by a trusted network of specialists. Whether you bring us a single work or an extensive collection, we ensure fair market evaluations while honouring the cultural heritage and artistry behind every item.
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Sell with
Confidence
Our experts will asses the value of your items and make offers based on the current fair market value. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism during your appointment. After a mutually agreed upon price is accepted for your items, payment will be provided.
Please take the time to explore a sample of the style of items we are looking for:
NORTHWEST COAST
TRADITIONAL
- Fishing, Hunting, Tools & Implements
- Baskets, Hats & Weavings
- Button Blankets
- Potlatch Coppers
- Trade Beads/Beadwork
- Drums
- Regalia
CARVINGS
- Masks, Totem Poles, Grease Bowls, Panels & Plaques, Paddles, Canoes, Ladles, Talking Sticks, Dolls, Frontlets, Bentwood Boxes, Rattles, Pipes, Rattles
- Argillite
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Gold, Silver & Copper
ART
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Paintings/Prints
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
- Archaeological
- Photographs
- Objects
INUIT
TRADITIONAL
- Fishing, Hunting, Tools & Implements
- Baskets & Weavings
- Traditional Clothing
- Eskimo Goggles
- Moccasins
- Gloves
CARVINGS
- Soapstone
- Scrimshaw
- Crib Boards
- Oosiks
- Whale Vertebrae
- Traditional & Contemporary
ART
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Paintings/Prints
- Patchwork
- Stone Cuts
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
- Archaeological
- Photographs
- Objects
Native American
TRADITIONAL
- Fishing, Hunting, Tools & Implements
- Baskets & Weavings
- Traditional Clothing
- Trade Blankets
- Beadwork: Moccasins, Gloves, Vests, Flint Pouches, Quill-Quiver Bags, Other
CERAMICS
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Blackware/
Redware
CARVINGS
- Stone/Wood Carvings
- Kachina Dolls
- Arrow Heads
- Mortars/Pestles
- Fetishes
- Pipes
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Beadwork
- Gold, Silver, Copper & Tin
ART
- Traditional & Contemporary
- Paintings/Prints
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
- Archaeological
- Photographs
- Objects
OCeanic
TRIBAL
- War Shields, Weapons of war
- Carvings: Masks, Figurative Sculptures, Vessels, Stools, Canoes & Headdresses, Architectural Elements
- Tools, Hooks & Implements
- Basketry
- House posts & Totems
- Musical instruments
- Common & rituals objects
- Visual Art, Paintings, Etc.
TRADITIONAL
- Jewelry & Adornments
- Beadwork
- Textiles
- Regalia
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
- Archaeological
- Photographs
- Objects
AFRICAN
TRIBAL
- Metal-Work
- Pottery
- Carvings: Masks, Figurative Sculptures, Vessels, Stools, Canoes & Headdresses, Architectural Elements
- Tools & Implements
- Basketry
- Musical instruments
- Common & rituals objects
- Visual Art, Paintings, Etc.
TRADITIONAL
- Jewelry & Adornments
- Beadwork
- Textiles
- Regalia
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL
- Religious Artifacts
- Archaeological
- Photographs
- Objects