Wren Mask Brooch

Wren Mask BroochThis Wren Mask was hand carved by Namgis artist Shawn Karpes. It has been carved from Alder wood and painted in black, red, and yellow acrylic. It has black feathers and cedar bark. In Kwakwaka'wakw culture, the Wren often depicted as a half human, half bird figure, symbolizes a powerful spiritual being with connections to the human and spirit worlds. The Wren is known for its agility, speed, and ability to navigate between different realms, mirroring

measures approximately 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

This Butterfly Pendant is hand-carved in argillite by Haida artist Gryn White

The last image is of Rod holding the paddle

towards the ocean

The Thunderbird is the great supernatural being and ruler of the sky with influence stretching from horizon to horizon

soon enough

Silver as well as Mastadon Ivory

"I was looking at the stand of totems in Stanley park and was reminded again of my native heritage

The pendant features two abalone onlay eyes

The stand is inspired by the form of a Humpback's dorsal fin

It weighs about 4

5 3/4 inches or 14 1/2 centimeters wide