Work created by Ralph Simpson in 2015. Ralph is a wood fibre artist, combining a deep respect for traditional basket weaving techniques with his own contemporary innovations, inspired by nature's forms. He works out of his studio in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Spiral Tower of Colours
Material: Black Ash, leather, and metal trim
Dimensions: 6 1/2” (d) x 11 1/2” (h)
Price: $240
Teal Elegance
Materials: Black Ash, sweet grass
Dimensions: 12” (d) x 11” (h)
Price: $400
Teal & Copper
Materials: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 3” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: $140
Aqua Coiled Basket
Material: Waxed linen
Dimensions: 3 1/2” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: $200
Pink and Copper
Materials: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 3” (d) x 3” (h)
Price: $150
Red Beaded Feathers
Material: Black Ash, beaded feather trim
Dimensions: 6” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: $200
***Bead work done by: Julie Sabbatis
Tan and Copper
Material: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 8” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: $140
Fundy
Material: Black Ash
Dimensions: 9” (d) x 6” (h)
Price: SOLD
Cedar Banded Ash Basket
Materials: Black Ash, cedar bark
Dimensions: 7” (d) x 7” (h)
Price: SOLD
Black Copper Bowl
Materials: Black ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 6” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: SOLD
Oak Basket
Materials: Black ash, waxed linen, tooled leather, felted wool
Dimensions: 9” (d) x 10” (h)
Price: SOLD
Green with Copper Chain
Materials: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 8” (d) x 5 1/2” (h)
Price: SOLD
Orange
Materials: Black ash
Dimensions: 8” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: SOLD
Natural Ash with Copper Chain
Materials: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 8” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: SOLD
Backpack with Harness
Materials: Black Ash, leather harness, brass buckles
Dimensions: 11” (w) x 7” (d) x 14” (h)
Price: SOLD
Purple & Copper
Materials: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 3” (d) x 3” (h)
Price: SOLD
Red & Copper Bowl
Material: Black Ash, rolled copper
Dimensions: 3” (d) x 5” (h)
Price: SOLD
Sweet Grass Beaded Turtle
Materials: Sweetgrass, black ash, beaded turtle
Dimensions: 3” (d) x 2” (h)
Price: SOLD
Red Carousel
Material: Black Ash
Dimensions: 5” (d) x 6” (h)
Price: SOLD
Fancy Purple
Material: Black Ash, waxed linen lashing
Dimensions: 6” (d) x 6” (h)
Price: SOLD
Hand Drum & Beater
Materials: Deer hide on cedar hoop
Dimensions: 14” (d) x 2 1/2” (h)
Price: SOLD
