Kumugwe Mask 4 Decades of Inspiration ExhibitionThis striking Kumugwe Mask is hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Kevin Cranmer. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in green, red, black, and copper acrylic, and features a total of 7 large copper onlays, and 5 large abalone shells. The jaw of the mask has been articulated, so when the string is pulled the mouth closes. The Komokwa, or Kumugwe, Symbol represents the Wealthy One and is the mythical King of the Supernatural Undersea World. He is
I have to say: thank you for letting me sing to you
The nights were very quiet except for the sounds of sea birds
measures approximately 1 1/2 inches or 3 3/4 centimeters high and just over 1/2 of an inch or 1 1/4 centimeters wide
The last image shows Tom holding the Whale Hunter Mask
The print is 22 1/4 inches or 56 1/2 centimeters wide and 15 inches or 38 centimeters high
This Spirit Mask is carved in red cedar by Russell Tate from the Ditidaht First Nation on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island
There is a halibut design painted on the inside on the reverse side of the mask
the pole is about 2 feet or 24 inches or 60 centimeters wide
cedar bark and feathers by Beau Dick from the Kwakwaka´wakw or Kwakiutl Nation
Not to be feared but to be recognized as a messenger of balance and magic
Eagle Dancer is a Printer's Proof Print by Tahltan artist Alano Edzerza
It is carved by Darrell White from the Haida Nation
