Portrait Mask Dogfish or Shark WomanThis Southern Portrait Mourning Mask by Kwagu artist Calvin Hunt is hand carved in alder and painted in red, green, gold, and black acrylic. With the hair, this mask is about 16 inches or 40 cm long and 16 inches or 40 cm wide. Without hair, this mask is about 11 inches or 28 cm high and 11 inches wide. Materials: alder, abalone, horsehair, and halibut line.
The Moon Symbol is the protector and guardian of the earth
is a naked hatchling with mouth agape in expectation of a sweet meal
which is a representation of my family
This Frog Bracelet was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Chris Cook
It is not surprising that my people were somewhat eager to defend their village and its surrounding region
Others enter sweatlodges to bathe in steam and connect with their ancestors
leaving his newly wedded wife’s bedside to sneak out of the house and continue his training without anyone knowing
two female salmon circle below
75 inches or 1
even the creation of prints has been a way that we are able to transcend the boundaries and limitations of our culture
One day a number of years ago
she can stave off hunger and she will remember their generosity and be their voice and steward in their time of need
