The artist is a renowned Cree and Salish northwesterner. The carving, painting and abundant abalone shell inlay in this mask is masterful. The Queen of the Sea mask measures approximately 43 inches tall including the cascading hand-worked red cedar bark. The mask itself, edged in Cedar rope, measures 17 x 14 x 5. Priced at $4400. The Queen has beautifully carved gills, Sea Lions, and wonderful curling horns.

The Queen of the Sea and her husband, Komokwa, are symbols of tremendous wealth and magic. Their castle deep in the ocean is made of living Sea Lions, and guards a massive storehouse of treasure. They are responsible together for administering powers of the tides, sea weather, and the vast richness of sea food and sea life. Komokwa has the power to see into the future, heal the sick and injured, and grant power to those in favor.

The Queen of the Sea is also known as Tlakwakilayokwa, or is also sometimes named Kominaga.