Eagle Maskette Nuu-chah-nulth

Eagle Maskette Nuu-chah-nulthThis Eagle Head Sculpture was hand carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It had been carved from basswood, sits on a removable cedar base, and has been painted in acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. The Eagle Symbol is known as The master of skies and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights,

and nearly 1 1/4 inches or 3 1/4 centimeters high

The inside of the bag is finished in black cloth with a velcro closure

humans—while intelligent—are the most destructive species on the planet

“I had that dance given to me when I was about 15 years old

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

The paddle is about 62 1/2 inches or 159 centimeters long

elders Katie Fraser

The Nuu-chah-nulth translate Ka-ka-win-chealth as “supernatural white Wolf transforming into a Killer Whale

The Thunderbird comes from my grandmother’s side from Koskimo

prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth

including the stand

This print is remarque number 3 of 5