Large Bear Mother Argillite Totem Pole Paddle

Large Bear Mother Argillite Totem Pole PaddleThis large Bear Mother Argillite Totem Pole by the Haida carver Henry White measures 24 inches including the base, up to 9 1 2 inches wide and 13 inches deep. The pole is signed and dated by the artist. The pole illustrates the story of Bear Mother and also incorporates crests and legends from Henry White's Yahgulaanaas of Daadans Raven Clan. Two bear cubs sit beneath Bear Mother and her long, protruding tongue at the bottom. Above her is another bear

From the change of seasons to the life phases of the butterfly

textured finish to the copper surface

This sculpture

A beautiful mask carved entirely from a single piece of cedar

but there is much more

They were all nice and they went well together

Talon is a young artist (born in 2004) that has already worked with and learned from some very exceptional artists

The print has never been framed and is in mint condition

and canoes in the Comox Valley

There are now signs of change of a return to the land values

where we stayed with a very hospitable family who had the bison on their ranch

26 inches or 66 centimeters high