Whale Portrait Mask, inlaid and hand carved by Janice Morin - SOLD

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• Nation: Cree art, Northwest native American art
• Artist: Morin, Janice
• Type: Mask

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Beautiful piece of Indigenous Art - very vibrant, outstanding colours

fully hand carved and hand painted by Indigenous artist Janice Morin from the Cree Nation, living on the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada, BC

WHALE PORTRAIT Mask

This mask is truly very attractive, a real statement piece. The face is adorned with 4 full Orca/Killer Whales. Janice put a lot of work into the carving of the whales as well, so very detailed and even the tails of the Whales are inlaid. The eyes are inlaid with Abalone's (mother of pearl) clean and vibrant painting. Excellent carving, decorated with black and brown horsehair and black cedar bark rope, prepared for wall hanging, signed on the inside. 

Measurements: 10 1/2" tall, 8 1/2" wide, 5" deep

Meaning: The killer whale is a symbol for romance and harmony as Whales mate for life. The Whale is very family oriented and known to travel in large groups, never to be alone. They symbolize great luck and happiness, community and protection. They are a known to always be working together, take care of each other and to always help and protect each other.

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About This Artist

Janice Morin is a Cree, originating from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. She was born in 1957 and moved to Vancouver in British Columbia at the age of five. She has been living on the Northwest Coast since. Janice was introduced to Northwest Coast art...Artist bio and other available works »