Northwest Coast Wood Carvings

Gabriel was trained in totem pole carving on the Musqueam reserve in Canada by master carver Richard Campbell.  Gabriel spent years diligently learning the craft of carving from Richard before he made a conscience decision to develop his talents in the craft of Judaica and Synagogue furnishings. Still today, Gabriel continues to employ many of the unique carving techniques that he learned on the reservation, such as the use of straight and curved blade knives and adzes, and adapted these techniques to detail work and furniture making. All Northwest coastal-style wood carvings are hand carved using traditional tools from cross cut old growth yellow cedar, hand painted and finished.