Large Salmon MaskThis large Salmon Mask was hand carved by Namgis artist Shawn Karpes. It has been carved from red cedar and painted in black, blue, red, white, and light blue acrylic. It features cedar bark, feathers, and 6 inlays of abalone shell. The Salmon symbolizes abundance, fertility, prosperity and renewal. For thousands of years, Salmon have been the primary food source for Northwest Coast Native Americans and are highly respected. Find more information