Frog Mask

This Frog mask was hand-carved in red cedar and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Gilbert Dawson. It it adorned with cedar bark, and depicts a mother and baby frog. The Frog symbolizes wealth and abundance. When a Frog is portrayed in art with his tongue touching another creature, it represents the sharing of knowledge and power Find more information about and examples of The Frog Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. Including the cedar bark, this mask measures approximately 15" inches or 38 centimeters tall, 11.5" inches or 29 centimeters wide, and 7.5 inches or 19 centimeters deep. The last photo shows Gilbert holding the mask.