Moon Mask Sculpture

Moon Mask SculptureThis Moon Mask by Kwagu artist Calvin Hunt is carved in red cedar and painted in red and green acrylic. This mask is inspired by the Red Moon and measures 14 inches or 35. 5 centimeters across and is finished with cedar bark twine and features abalone inlay. The Moon Symbol is the protector and guardian of the earth. Its spirit watches over us and can change our moods. Find more information about and examples of The Moon Northwest Coast First Nations

"One of the stories explaining the origins of this unique bear come from the Tsimshian people who recount how Raven changed every tenth black bear white in order to remind all that the earth was once covered in ice

When we fall asleep we enter dreamtime

The bracelet is close to 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

the Kwakwaka'wakw people have had to defend their culture from outsiders in an effort to preserve it amidst the onslaught of Euro-Canadian influence

This Orca or Killer Whale Pendant with polished abalone is carved in Sterling Silver by Chris Cook from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation

Print Size:  44 x 76

The ring is heart-shaped with a wolf design

The yellow cedar panel is close to 3 feet or over 90 centimeters in diameter and 1 3/4 inches or 4 1/2 centimeters thick

It was released in May 2010

I try to keep a rhythm: breathing and pedaling in a syncopated beat

up to 6 3/4 inches or over 21 centimeters wide and 4 inches or over 17 centimeters high

Upon entering fresh water