Killer Whale Mask Money ClipThis striking Killer Whale Mask was hand carved in 1994 by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Kevin Cranmer. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in acrylic, and features 5 inlays of brass on the face, fins, and tail, and one to form the teeth. The tail, pectoral fins and jaw are all articulated. It was acquired from a collection and is in very good condition. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and
This design is very similar to the Ts'amgus Oval Brooch featured in the Bill Reid Foundation Collection
The abalone can differ from the image
He returned to the village and went to bed in the same pattern
for instance
It features one bezel set amber
The mask is trimmed with cedar bark rope
This original pencil drawing is signed in original and the year it was created is written under the first name of the signature
excluding the bail
The mask measures approximately 39 inches or 73 1/2 centimeters high
The size of the pendant is about 3 inches or close to 7
Reflecting his maternal heritage
and include native elements
