Bear Transformation Mask Wedding BandThis Bear Transformation Mask in hand carved by Tsimshian artist Corey Moraes, It has been carved from red cedar and painted in turquoise, black, white, and red acrylic. The mask depicts the Bear in its human form. 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
to my wife’s late grandfather
before they willingly swam upstream to present themselves as food for the Human Beings
The second last image is of Ron Russ holding the carving
The First Salmon ceremonies mark a time of renewal for both humans and fish
Find more information about and examples of The Raven Northwest Coast First Nations symbol
Balance is a serigraph limited edition print of 100
He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator
These Orca or Killer Whale Oval Gold Earrings are carved in 14 karat gold by Kwakwaka´wakw Artist Joe Wilson from the Namgis First Nation
This bracelet measures about 1/2 inch or 1 1/4 centimeters wide and 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long
"Life and the experience of all there is to enjoy is about balance
Our non-profit society Taking Back Our Culture Association held a Nuu-Chah-Nulth language camp in Esperanza
The four sides of the panel have been finished with black acrylic
