Totempole Sized Carved Tlingit Mask Octopus/Devilfish Glacier Bay Read about the tradition of

Read about the tradition of Tlingit formline drums and the artists behind them → Authentic Tlingit Formline Painted Drums by Fred Fulmer | Contemporary Drums by Ivy Fulmer

I wanted to carve a piece bringing awareness to living in areas that are populated by brown bears

The way the grains would appear to change as the carving progressed reminded me of changing tides

Read the story behind this piece and Fred's time as a Cultural Bearer in Glacier Bay → The Spirit of Glacier Bay - Our Journey Aboard an Alaskan Cruise

Totempole Sized Carved Tlingit Mask Octopus/Devilfish Glacier Bay Read about the tradition ofI had a dream of carving a Tlingit totem pole and 3 large totem pole sized masks. This is the first of the 3 large masks. I chose to carve a mask that would represent my Clan, my Mother and my Siblings. As the project progressed it evolved into a Beautiful representation of ' How The Chookaneidee Clan Earned The Rights To Use The Devilfish Octopus As One Of Our Clan symbols. This Wonderful work of Art is truly a labor of Love. I didn't have a drawing