This unique skateboard deck, designed by Tlingit and Athabascan artist Lanáat’—Rico Worl, showcases modern reimagining’s of traditional Tlingit and Haida culture and designs. Perfectly tailored for the everyday use of skaters, these decks fuse traditional art with contemporary functionality.

Lanáat’—Rico Worl began his journey by developing the arts department at Sealaska Heritage Institute, where he created programs to empower Indigenous artists by building essential skills and providing resource access. Now, through his brand, Trickster Company, he continues this mission, making traditional art more accessible in modern forms. His work celebrates Indigenous resilience, promotes cross-cultural appreciation, challenges the exploitation of Indigenous art in tourism, and represents contemporary Indigenous identity. Beyond Trickster Company, Worl’s creations span product and digital design, jewelry, printmaking, public art and sculpture, all in tribute to his ancestors’ legacy.

Available in three designs: 

Traditional

This board is inspired by Bentwood box designs, known for representing human faces. Each deck features vibrant colour's of black, bright red, and navy blue, ranging from the natural hues traditionally harvested from dyes by the Tlingit people to bold, alternative palettes that add a fresh edge. 

Pop

This board is inspired by Bentwood box designs, known for representing human faces. Each deck features vibrant colour's of navy blue, teal blue, and burgundy, ranging from the natural hues traditionally harvested from dyes by the Tlingit people to bold, alternative palettes that add a fresh edge.

Big Flirt

The board pays homage to Tlingit and Haida society, structured around two kinship groups, or moieties: Raven and Eagle. These moieties represent balance, as Ravens and Eagles traditionally married one another, each group supporting the other through times of celebration and grief. This deck is more than just a piece of skate gear—it’s an artistic reflection of the values of balance, support and unity.

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Details:

• Skateboards are cold pressed and constructed of 7 plies of 100% American/Canadian Maple (wood species-Acer Saccharum)
• All decks are size 8.0
• Made in the USA
• About the Shape: Steep nose and tail with a deep center concave.  Abrupt transitions abound; these help to stiffen the deck and give it a quick snap.  Nose and tail flip start quickly after the outer truck holes, exaggerating the steepness.
• Decks do not include wheels or accessories.

Trickster Company is a unique Indigenous-owned design shop founded by siblings Rico and Crystal Worl. Their mission is to celebrate and bring forward Indigenous design in a contemporary and innovative way, with a focus on Northwest Coast art. They create products that honor the rich traditions of Indigenous culture while presenting them with fresh energy, making Northwest Coast art accessible and relevant in today’s world.

This unique skateboard deck, designed by Tlingit and Athabascan artist Lanáat’—Rico Worl, showcases modern reimagining’s of traditional Tlingit and Haida culture and designs. Perfectly tailored for the everyday use of skaters, these decks fuse traditional art with contemporary functionality.

Lanáat’—Rico Worl began his journey by developing the arts department at Sealaska Heritage Institute, where he created programs to empower Indigenous artists by building essential skills and providing resource access. Now, through his brand, Trickster Company, he continues this mission, making traditional art more accessible in modern forms. His work celebrates Indigenous resilience, promotes cross-cultural appreciation, challenges the exploitation of Indigenous art in tourism, and represents contemporary Indigenous identity. Beyond Trickster Company, Worl’s creations span product and digital design, jewelry, printmaking, public art and sculpture, all in tribute to his ancestors’ legacy.

Available in three designs: 

Traditional

This board is inspired by Bentwood box designs, known for representing human faces. Each deck features vibrant colour's of black, bright red, and navy blue, ranging from the natural hues traditionally harvested from dyes by the Tlingit people to bold, alternative palettes that add a fresh edge. 

Pop

This board is inspired by Bentwood box designs, known for representing human faces. Each deck features vibrant colour's of navy blue, teal blue, and burgundy, ranging from the natural hues traditionally harvested from dyes by the Tlingit people to bold, alternative palettes that add a fresh edge.

Big Flirt

The board pays homage to Tlingit and Haida society, structured around two kinship groups, or moieties: Raven and Eagle. These moieties represent balance, as Ravens and Eagles traditionally married one another, each group supporting the other through times of celebration and grief. This deck is more than just a piece of skate gear—it’s an artistic reflection of the values of balance, support and unity.

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Details:

• Skateboards are cold pressed and constructed of 7 plies of 100% American/Canadian Maple (wood species-Acer Saccharum)
• All decks are size 8.0
• Made in the USA
• About the Shape: Steep nose and tail with a deep center concave.  Abrupt transitions abound; these help to stiffen the deck and give it a quick snap.  Nose and tail flip start quickly after the outer truck holes, exaggerating the steepness.
• Decks do not include wheels or accessories.

Trickster Company is a unique Indigenous-owned design shop founded by siblings Rico and Crystal Worl. Their mission is to celebrate and bring forward Indigenous design in a contemporary and innovative way, with a focus on Northwest Coast art. They create products that honor the rich traditions of Indigenous culture while presenting them with fresh energy, making Northwest Coast art accessible and relevant in today’s world.