The Dance Screen (The Scr...
The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) - 10 kilo Pure Gold Coin
The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) - 10 kilo Pure Gold Coin
About
One of one: A monumental tribute to a monumental work of Haida art
Its deeply carved images resonated with art lovers in 2013, and again in 2015, when the cedar masterpiece was introduced to coin collectors in the form of a five-kilogram fine silver coin.
Now, boldly reimagined as a 10-kilogram 99.99% pure Canadian gold coin with responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone inlays and a mintage of just one (1) coin worldwide, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) by acclaimed Haida master carver Chief James Hart (7IDANsuu) delivers a powerful visual statement that is just as timely today. Its elaborate Haida figures call upon us to honour the Salmon’s role in nature and in the Haida way of life.
James Hart’s (7IDANsuu) original sculpture is a true one-of-a-kind, both in the context of Haida art and in the broader context of art production, making it an especially apt subject for this extraordinary large-format coin with an exceptionally low mintage. And as part of our Opulence collection, this “one of one” 10-kilogram coin re-defines numismatic fine art by casting a rarefied glow over the elaborately carved details that make for an unforgettable art experience.
A pure gold version of The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) with a mintage of one – exclusively on offer at Heffel Fine Art Auction House.
Collectors interested in bidding on the 10 kg 99.99% Pure Gold Coin – The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) can register https://www.heffel.com/Links/Buy_E for the auction with Heffel.
About the coin
Impeccably crafted in 99.99% pure Canadian gold, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) features an impressive 180-millimetre diameter and weighs a hefty 10 kilograms. The coin’s reverse re‑creates carved images from the original red cedar panel carved by Chief James Hart (7IDANsuu). It brings together traditional Haida figures—a Shaman, the Beaver, Raven, Eagle, Frog, Orca and Mother Bear with cubs—whose life deeply depends on the Salmon, represented in human and animal form along the edge. Six pearlescent pieces of responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone are also inlayed along the coin’s edge, where their aquatic hues shimmer in the light and their shapes resemble the Haida copper shields that serve as traditional markers of wealth. On the obverse, an engraved sketch rendering of a portion of the carving fills the field behind the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
Art on display
Haida art isn’t limited to the coin’s reverse. Displayed in a square capsule enclosure, this one-of-one 10-kilogram pure gold coin is accompanied by a serialized certificate in a hardcover book format, and is presented in a top-of-the-line Royal Canadian Mint–branded wood case. The luxury collector’s box is made of red cedar—a nod to the type of wood used for the original carving—and is topped with a decorated Haida copper shield fashioned by Gwaliga Hart, son of James Hart (7IDANsuu), for this ultra-rare collecting opportunity. All of this will be placed inside a watertight, crush- and dust-proof Pelican Case for secure shipping, and to protect your art acquisition.
Discover the world of Opulence
From the Royal Canadian Mint, the Opulence collection presents incomparable works of art that are redefining rare. Produced in extremely limited quantities, every Opulence coin combines exceptional craftsmanship with high-value precious materials and covetable enhancements to present a visual masterpiece, and an expression of beauty without compare.
Special features
- To be auctioned in late fall 2024 by Heffel Fine Art Auction House.
- One of the rarest offerings from the Royal Canadian Mint in 2024, with mintage limited to just one (1) coin worldwide.
- A modern masterpiece created by one of the most accomplished contemporary Haida artists, James Hart.
- Crafted in 10 kilograms of 99.99% pure Canadian gold, this coin is only the third of its kind produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
- Enhanced with six shimmering responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone adornments that are shaped like the Haida copper shields that serve as traditional markers of wealth.
- Part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Opulence collection of prestige coins designed and destined for elite collectors.
- Presented in a one-of-a-kind red cedar collector’s box topped with a decorated Haida copper shield fashioned by James Hart—another art exclusive.
Features
Mother Bear and Cubs
The screen centres on the Mother Bear, whose life is deeply dependent on the Salmon. Beneath her large open mouth, her two cubs flank the doorway of the screen—they have taken on a human form, a common Haida motif. Their open mouths shout about the plight of the Salmon, amplified by raised hands.
The Shaman
Standing at the front, the Shaman presides before the piece to maintain order, to heal, and to perform rituals that ensure continuity. This Shaman ensures the cyclical return of the Salmon; he is also a representation of the artist himself, informing people about the Salmon’s fate.
Orcas
A male and a female Orca are positioned on the outside of each Bear Cub, their tall dorsal fins rising along each side of the Mother Bear’s face. The figure in each blowhole represents the spirit of the whale, shouting out about the fate of the Salmon.
Eagle and Frogs
Above the Mother Bear, with claws emerging through her ears, is an Eagle. Eagle with outstretched wings has the ability to fly high enough to reach the upperworld, while Frogs in its small ears symbolize both good fortune and the ability to cross between our world and the underworld.
Beaver and Raven
The hollering Beaver emerges from the left side of the image, as the wily Raven peeks at him from a safe distance across the screen. A Haida story tells of Raven stealing a lake filled with Salmon from the Beaver People, who were hoarding them. Disguised as an old man, Raven feigned friendship with the Beavers and when they left their Big House, Raven began his search for the Salmon. Finding a lake with the Salmon and Fish Trap in it, Raven decided to steal it: he rolled up the Lake like a blanket with everything in it, and flew into a big tree. The Beavers and their friends tried to coax the Raven into giving back their belongings but Raven wouldn’t hear of it; he flew off, spitting out water and creating all the rivers with the Salmon on Haida Gwaii, and some Big Rivers on the Main Land.
Salmon and Salmon People
The entire work is framed by the Salmon, in both its human and animal forms. Carved directly into the perimeter are the faces of the Salmon People and repeating groups of two fish (male and female).
Specifications
Design & Artist
Reverse
Chief James Hart, master carver and renowned Haida artist
Obverse
Steven Rosati
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