Argillite Eagle, Frog, Human and Beaver Totem Pole Frog

Argillite Eagle, Frog, Human and Beaver Totem Pole FrogThis Argillite Totem Pole was hand carved in 1984 by Chris Russ from the Haida Nation. The design features an Eagle on top, followed by a Frog, then a Human Mask, and at the base a beaver. The Eagle Symbol is known as The master of skies and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said

a powerful shaman

Pugwis is an undersea spirit in human form with a fish-like face

The bracelet measures 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide and 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

The Thunderbird is attached to the lid of the box

The humans closed the clam to hide from Raven and Butterfly

Each earring

When the Eagle and Raven are depicted together

Image size measures about 16x16 inches or 40

we often forget that each day is a blessing

The last image shows the artist Kevin Cranmer with his Moon Mask

This Frog Sterling Silver Bracelet is carved and signed by the Native Artist Mike Sedgemore from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation

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