Argillite Spirit Figure Hunter of the Woods

Argillite Spirit Figure Hunter of the WoodsThis Spirit Figure is hand carved in Argillite by Haida artist Gryn White. It was acquired from a collection in great condition. The Dogfish Symbol or Shark Woman Symbol represents one of the most powerful and elusive supernatural beings of Haida mythology, a powerful shaman. The story of how she became a shaman of extraordinary power is now lost, but we know that her power came from the spirit of the Dogfish, of the Shark family. Find more

I have to say: thank you for letting me sing to you

This sculpture "Ocean Pinnacle" was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith

but her daughter was still sticking up for him

This beautiful Orca/Killer Whale Pendant is hand-carved by Namgis artist Chris Cook from Alert Bay

The Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast believed that Salmon are Supernatural Beings with Human Spirits

It features 11 inlays of mother-of-pearl

Including the hair the mask is about 29 inches or 74 centimeters long and about 15 inches or 38 centimeters wide

but the hanger can be moved to hang the panel in a square orientation

while the Raven on top has been carved from yellow cedar

I’m sure up in Alaska many an eagle has been put under the siege of a raven’s soliloquy

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I could see a fine finished piece and it would be a prime opportunity to teach that style to Ed in the process