Sun Mask Dragonfly

Sun Mask DragonflyThis Sun Mask was hand carved in 2004 by Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw artist Richard Baker. It has been carved from yellow cedar and painted in black, red, and yellow orange acrylic. It was acquired from a collector and is in good condition, with minor signs of wear including some areas of checking in the wood, which is reflected in the price. The Sun Symbol represents life giving abundance with its warmth radiating healing and peace. Find more

Its spirit watches over us and can change our moods

Image size measures about 13

who brought the light in this world came across from Gidexenits to take for my wife the daughter of ’Idansuu the Chief

is intricately carved on one side with 6 inlays of abalone shell

Frog thought this was a great idea

Hear Rod elaborate on the meaning behind this piece:

Giid tll’juus--The world is as sharp as the edge of a knife (Balance/Sustainability)" - April White

Their sleek silver bodies start to transform

” When we remember the young soldiers entering battle

Salmon symbolize abundance

but embracing it and being in the here and now

giving the sockeye its distinctive internal hue