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Wolfman Drum

Patrick Amos

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Supernatural Cod

Patrick Amos

from the website: “The Spirit of the Great Supernatural Ling Cod eclipses the Moon”

Every now and then the Supernatural Ling Cod gets the notion to swallow the moon. When this happens, all the families in the tribe line up on the beach and begin drumming and singing very loudly so that Nas, the creator, can hear. Their song asks for the return of the Moon from the Supernatural Cod. The people keep singing until the spirit of the Ling Cod lets the moon go by spitting it out. As the Moon returns, the families begin singing even louder. Their song thanks Nas for listening to them when they asked for the spirit of the Ling Cod to release the moon.

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Beaver in Home

Patrick Amos

from the website: This print depicts a beaver in its dam surrounded by water. It's body contains several hidden animal figures, including Ravens in the arms, and Orcas in the ears. The Beaver is a symbol of industriousness and is known for its building skills.

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Blind Halibut Fisherman and Raven with a Broken Beak

Patrick Amos

from the website: One Haida myth tells the story of the Blind Halibut Fisherman and Raven with a Broken Beak in which Raven attempts to play a joke on a blind fisherman. The myth tells of a blind man seated alone in a canoe tending to his fishing line. Raven, in an attempt to tease the fisherman, repeatedly pulls on the fishing line. On Raven’s final attempt, the fisherman suddenly pulls the line, catching Raven’s beak and breaking it off. Unsure of what has come upon his hook, the blind man asked his daughter to put the bill on a stick and raise it up above his house. An ashamed Raven emerged from the sea and tried to reattach the beak to his face, but it slipped and instead became attached to his chin.

Story by Pat Amos

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Wolf

Patrick Amos

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Owl Moon

Patrick Amos

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North Star Moon Mask

Patrick Amos

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Sea Serpent Moon Mask

Patrick Amos