Outstanding First Nations Eagle “Hat-style” Mask features bright detailed colors, and excellent quality carving. This style of traditional mask is worn atop the head like a hat. The dancer’s face is typically costumed below.

This piece measures 16 wide x 8.5 inches high, 9 inches wide. Trailing cedar bark raffia accent. Priced at $4400.

This mask is a collaboration of work between two premier First Nations artists, carving today as a married couple. Their powerhouse work is highly sought after, and each artist is separately well-known for incredible detail, fine workmanship, and intense subject matter.

The Eagle is a symbol of power, knowledge and prestige. The Eagle also represents friendship and peace to all. Known as “The master of skies”, The Eagle is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. Eagle is said to be a messenger to the creator. Unlike the raven’s ability to send messages down, the eagle sends messages and prayers up to the Creator.

If an Eagle was seen during a Prayer session, it was a sign of having had a prayer accepted. If a prayer needed immediate attention from the creator, an eagle feather would be held up towards the sky. Although every part of the eagle has separate and significant meanings, the Eagle as a whole signifies focus, strength, peace, leadership, and ultimate prestige.