Thunderbird with Sea serpent design, Mask by Kolten Khasalus Grant

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• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Grant, Kolten Khasalus
• Type: Mask

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Beautiful and vibrant little Mask, hand carved, hand painted, signed and designed by Kolten Khasalus Grant from the house of Lilawagila in Kingcome Inlet. Please have a look at his detailed biography provided below - it's quite interesting.

Thunderbird with two headed Sea serpent on cheeks

red cedar, decorated with the traditional cedar bark, signed at the back, prepared for wall hanging, detailed, very rich and powerful in expression. 

Measurements: approx. 8" wide, 10" tall, 8" deep

Meaning: The Thunderbird symbolizes supernatural power and is believed to be the dominating force behind all of natures doings. It's a mythical creature and only the most prestigious and powerful Chiefs are allowed to have the Thunderbird as a crest. The Sisiutl is a symbol for healing power and magic. 

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About This Artist

Kolten Khasalus Grant was born in 1992 and raised on the Capilano reserve in North Vancouver (Xwemélch'stn) with relations to the Baker family. Khasalus or Kasa'las means "Walking tall” in Kwakwakawakw, Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw,...Artist bio and other available works »