Frog

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.

Frog is a creature of great importance on the Northwest Coast. Frogs are social and vocal creatures and are typically seen as the communicators of the animal world. They often symbolize communication and represent the voice of the people. Frog is also associated with versatility as it lives in both water and land. In Northwest Coast artwork, Frog is sometimes depicted with its tongue going into the mouth of another figure as a visual reference for sharing knowledge. Frog is generally given large eyes, prominent lips with a projecting tongue and webbed feet.
8 items

Happy Beaver
Don Yeomans (Haida)

"Larry Rosso and I were with Doug from the beginning. As homage to my good friend Larry, I create...

"Larry Rosso and I were with Doug from the beginning. As homage to my good friend Larry, I created a yellow cedar panel with an edition of 12 cast forton panels. For those that knew Larry, he was always smiling and his wife Marie was always nearby. This panel represents Larry (Beaver crest) and Marie (Frog crest - tucked in between the ears of the Beaver)." - Don Yeomans, 2026

$30,000.00

Happy Beaver
Don Yeomans (Haida)

Edition /12 Larry Rosso and I were with Doug from the beginning. As homage to my good friend Larr...

Edition /12 Larry Rosso and I were with Doug from the beginning. As homage to my good friend Larry, I created a yellow cedar panel with an edition of 12 cast forton panels. For those that knew Larry, he was always smiling and his wife Marie was always nearby. This panel represents Larry (Beaver crest) and Marie (Frog crest - tucked in between the ears of the Beaver).  - Don Yeomans, 2026 

$15,000.00

Frog and Human Bowl Set
Dempsey Bob (Tahltan)

2002 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals tha...

2002 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions. Frog is...

$65,000.00

Frog Paddle
Moy Sutherland (Nuu-chah-nulth)

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the galle...

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the gallery directly to order a stand. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings bu...

$7,000.00

Skookums Dream II
Alano Edzerza (Tahltan)

Edition /200 Available framed for $625 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwo...

Edition /200 Available framed for $625 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a...

$200.00

Frog
Maynard Johnny Jr. (Salish)

Edition /200 Available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwo...

Edition /200 Available framed for $700 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a...

$350.00

Frog Bentwood Box
James Michels (Metis)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.Frog is a cre...

$200.00