Argillite Bear Box Wasgo

Argillite Bear Box WasgoThis Bear Box is hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Gryn White. It has been carved in relief on all four sides, with a 3 dimensional bear carved onto the lid of the box. The artist has signed the inside. 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

The base has been sandblasted and painted in white acrylic

sometimes referred to as a giant supernatural codfish

our body has an extraordinary ability to send us off to another world

Without the quills

painted white

respectfully execute a formalized flight pattern—a touch and go on the waters of Massett Inlet

5 inches or 29 cm high

artist Calvin Hunt

This Horned Owl Mask is carved and painted by Greg Henderson from the Kwakwaka´wakw Nation (formerly known as Kwakiutl Nation)

The bracelet measures approximately 3/4 of an inch or 2 centimeters wide and 6 1/8 inches or 15 1/2 centimeters long

The four sides of the panel have been finished with black acrylic

the very word "Comox" is derived from the Kwak'wala word for wealth