This stunning piece is a First Nations Moon in eclipse with Twin Wolves on either side. Beautifully carved and painted. Words really cannot convey the effect of this piece in person. If you can come in and see it, please do. It is spectacular.

Measures 20 inches in diameter, and is 5″ deep. $11,500.

The artist is a wood carver of traditional and contemporary Masks, Panels, Paddles, Bent-boxes, Rattles, Regalia, Totem Poles, and House Posts in the Squamish / Kwakwakawakw / Tlingit / Stl’atl’imc traditions. He also creates painted design work, silver jewelry, and graphic design.

He was born and raised on the Capilano Reserve (xwemelchstn) within the homelands of the Squamish Nation in West Vancouver British Columbia Canada.

The Native Moon Symbol is the protector and guardian of the earth. Its spirit watches over us and can change our moods.

One of the many Northwest Native stories tells that an eclipse is a codfish trying to swallow the Moon. To prevent this, bonfires were made with branches from pine trees and other trees to make a lot of smoke; this would cause the codfish to cough and spit the Moon out.

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