Sea Monster Yagis Mask Frog

Sea Monster Yagis Mask FrogThis beautiful Sea Monster or Yagis (Yakis) Mask is hand carved by Bill Henderson from the Kwakwakawakw or Kwakiutl Nation. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in acrylic, and features 26 onlays of operculum shell Yagis is one of many Kwakwaka'wakw Sea Monsters capable of causing storms, waves, and dangerous whirlpools. The dance of the Yagis is characterized by movements akin to a Sea Mammal, surfacing and breathing. The copper and abalone on

The bracelet measures 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide and 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

and does not have the Andy Everson watermark as seen in the images

he looked out between the ratlines of his sloop and witnessed our moon

One has to understand

5 inches high x 29

As it turns out

The Hummingbird teaches you to appreciate and love the miracle of living and to help you focus on the positivity in your life

8 centimeters

Here Bill shares the story of a similar Yagis Mask:

"Sometimes conversations are really one-sided

Find more information about and examples of The Frog Northwest Coast First Nations symbol

This Hummingbird Wrap Ring is hand-carved in 14 karat gold by Haida artist Carmen Goertzen