Bear Mask Octopus

Bear Mask OctopusThis large Bear Mask is carved in red cedar and painted by Bill Henderson from the Kwakwakawakw or Kwakiutl Nation. The mask is carved in red cedar and features cedar bark, acrylic paint, and two carved paws left and right of the head. The Bear Symbol represents strength, family, vitality courage and health. The bear is thoughtful and independent, with little need for fellowship. The bear is also self contained and strong willed in nature. A Bear is

2 mm wide and 24 inches or close to 61 centimeters long

and about 1 inch or 2 1/4 centimeters thick

a Chief and a Cod Fish on the bottom of the pole

and a finely tooled radiating crown

Ultimately

According to Haida legend the Raven clan was descended from Foam Woman

not very bright

The Nuu-chah-nulth translate Ka-ka-win-chealth as “supernatural white Wolf transforming into a Killer Whale

The mask features a smaller Moon face mask on the top that is adorned with cedar bark twine and a cedar bark bundle

"Sanctuary" is a limited edition giclée print by K’omoks artist Andy Everson with a primary edition of 150

A finely carved and painted yellow cedar Killer Whale or Orca features on the head of Pugwis

numbered (27/50) and titled in original by the artist