Collinson, Louis (1881 - 1970)

Culture/Community

Haida (Skidegate)

Biography

Louis Collinson (also recorded as Lewis Collinson, or sometimes Collison) was a chief of Skidegate from the Eagle Clan. He was a prolific carver in argillite (poles and figures) and in wood and silver. His poles are usually deeply carved and his figures usually begin close to the back of the pole.