Wasgo & Bird of the Air Panel Pipe Pugwis or MermanThis Wasgo & Bird of the Air panel pipe was hand carved in 2002 by Haida artist Christian White. It has been carved in argillite and features 4 inlays of catline, 12 inlays of abalone shell, and 2 inlays of mother of pearl. It sits on a removable yew wood base. It was acquired from a collection and is in good condition. Fully carved on all sides, the pipe incorporates several crests, including the Wasgo, Eagle, Raven, Killer Whale, and Human. The
and features 23 inlays of mother-of-pearl
This copper-shaped Eagle Pendant is hand-carved in sterling silver by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin
and black - to reflect this connection
The headdress not including the cedar bark is 22 1/2 inches or 57 centimeters long
It had been carved from basswood and painted in black and green acrylic
and it was coming from under this huge rock
A gold chain is not included but can be purchased separately
The mask features a smaller Moon face mask on the top that is adorned with cedar bark twine and a cedar bark bundle
These beads can be worn in a variety of ways
This Orca or Killer Whale Bracelet was hand-carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Chris Cook
we heard this soft wolf howl nearby
The second aspect of this dramatic figure is revealed in the painted designs on her body that represent timeless Kwakwaka’wakw treasures
