Chief of the Undersea People Mask Tsimshian

Chief of the Undersea People Mask TsimshianThis Chief of the Undersea World or Komokwa Mask is hand carved in red cedar by Master Carver Bill Henderson from the Kwakwakawakw Nation. The mask is painted in red, green, and black acrylic, and features cedar bark bundles on each side of the mask, 32 abalone inlays, and 8 abalone teeth. The Komokwa Symbol represents the Wealthy One and is the mythical King of the Supernatural Undersea World. He is also called the Copper Maker. The King or Guardian

my grandma’s younger sister

The paddle measures approximately 64 inches or 162 1/2 centimeters long

and black acrylic with a finishing touch of horsehair and red cotton

scanning its territory

and brought it back to his family to eat

The Bear Symbol represents strength

2 centimeters

depicted here

Some think skulls look amazing and will decorate anything and everything with them

The whole pod works together to provide a sanctuary for the calf

For a good number it is also where their journey will end

5 cm wide on each side at the base