Heron Panel Masks Both the Moon and the

Both the Moon and the Salmon have associations with regeneration and renewal

The most depicted feather is the Eagle feather and is considered one of the most sacred and honoured gifts given to an individual

if not all

Halibut hooks were decorated with sculpted images with intentions of luring the Halibut to the bait and were often baited with Octopus

one of its favourite foods

Heron Panel Masks Both the Moon and theThe great blue heron is a year round inhabitant of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Heron frequently adorns the tops of Kwakwakawakw masks and in some oral traditions, Heron might appear as a watchman or represent patience and grace. The Heron can be identified by its very long neck and long thin legs. Please note The design of each sandblasted panel is identical, but the backgrounds and grain of the red cedar may vary slightly from the photograph.