Small Bear Mask with stand Haida Art

Small Bear Mask with stand Haida ArtThis Bear Mask was hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Gilbert Dawson. It has been carved from yellow cedar, painted in black, red, and white acrylic, and trimmed with cedar bark. 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 of great support and comfort to those who crave human

com as we may be able to order another one for you

as the salmon carcasses that line the banks of the rivers and streams sustain the local wildlife population

and cedar bark

with the bison in the sky and a bison skull in the shadows of the foreground

The pendant measures approximately 1 1/4 inches or 3 1/2 centimeters wide

as indicated on the back of the panel next to the artist's signature

One night an old man

and 2 inches or 5 centimeters high and weighs 10

They were suspicious of Raven

Painted in 2017 displaying Rande Cook’s practice as an artist between worlds of native art and contemporary art

is an intimate apparition as he silently stalks in the shallows

One of my favourites