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.
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Riiibbit
Ben Davidson (Haida)

Edition /71 This print is only available framed.  Frogs are both social, vocal and are associated...

Edition /71 This print is only available framed.  Frogs are both social, vocal and are associated with the power of transformation and the ability to traverse worlds. As the primary spirit helpers of shamans, frogs are communicators and often represent the voice of the people. Frogs were often carved at the top of totem poles to symbolize the communication of warnings or impending danger. Frog is generally given large eyes, prominent lips with a projecting tongue and webbed feet.

$2,200.00

Frog Print
Larry (Lawrence) Rosso (Carrier)

Edition /200 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous...

Edition /200 This print is only available framed. 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 ...

$700.00

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

Eagle and Frog Tiles
Don Yeomans (Haida)

Edition /50Each tile measures 20" H x 20" WShown in a 3 x 3 configuration with a matte black pati...

Edition /50Each tile measures 20" H x 20" WShown in a 3 x 3 configuration with a matte black patina. Available in various patinas and configurations.Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may ga...

$16,000.00