Cod Fish Mask Wild Man of the Sea

Cod Fish Mask Wild Man of the SeaThis Cod Fish Mask is hand carved by Coast Salish artist Tom LaFortune. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in acrylic, and adorned with 3 antlers. It was acquired from a collector and is in good condition with minor signs of wear, which is reflected in the price. Codfish are an important source of food for many coastal First Nations. Some Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples believe that an eclipse occurs when a monster in the sky, often

our spiritual

and 8 inches or 20

14 inches or 35 1/2 centimeters high

protruding tongue at the bottom

This will drive the salmon throughout its life and

25 inches or 23

The back of the pendant shows a salmon coming out of the pendant

This is a very rare piece

my mind soars and my eyes marvel as Eagles

those legends of thousands of years

numbered (27/50) and titled in original by the artist

as it is crafted in a medium he does not often use