Tsonokwa Mask RingThis Tsonokwa Mask is carved from red cedar, cedar bark and feathers by Beau Dick from the Kwakwakawakw or Kwakiutl Nation. The Tsonoqua or Wild Woman of the Woods is a supernatural being. She goes by many names including Tsonoqua, Tsonokwa, Dzunukwa, Zuniquwa, Thowxiya, The Giantess, The Ogress, and Wealth Giver. This being is often considered female, but may be depicted as male or female. Find more information about and examples of The Wild Woman of
We honour mortal remains that once carried life
and had just told that very story when this large group of killer whales came by to thrill us
Find more information about and examples of The Raven Northwest Coast First Nations symbol
to my wife’s late grandfather
He is said to be a messenger to the creator
It was released in October 2006
As each ring is hand carved
It has been carved from sterling silver with 1 amber stone bezel set into the eye of the Raven
The pendant's size is about 2 inches long x 1 7/8 inches wide and a little over 1/2 an inch deep
L = 11 ½ inches
I know I’ve been on both the giving and the receiving end at times
The last image shows Trevor Hunt holding the paddle
