Kwak'waka'wakw hand carved yellow cedar mask. 12" by 10" The bear is a family crest among Northwest coast tribes and is treated with great respect.
Artist's bio provided with purchase.
Black Bears are highly intelligent with a wide range of communication techniques. They are gentle, timid, protective, loyal, friendly and compassionate. They run up to 40 km per hour, can climb a tall tree in seconds, and smell a mile away.