Bryon L Amos Half Man Half Wolf Mask whale It provided reassurance and protection

It provided reassurance and protection for the infant

Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River Valley in Alaska

agates hanging ornament made from a raw agate found on the banks of the Yukon River

just select sea otter color

The mask represents the character of a man’s ability to hunt

Bryon L Amos Half Man Half Wolf Mask whale It provided reassurance and protectionThis mask consists of a mask designed to portray a man that has a character of a wolf, also revealing the beast nature of the mans traits. This design has an iconic design first designed in the ancient times of the Nunivak Island people. During the times of messenger festivals, seasonal celebrations, the men would gather in sod and earth huts, (qas giqs), a place for men to work. This type of gathering would emphasize on the character, craftsmanship,