Contrasts Bentwood Box Frog

Contrasts Bentwood Box FrogThis bentwood box "Contrasts" was painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. The yellow and red cedar bentwood box has been painted in black, light green, and dark green acrylic on all four sides and on the lid. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. Hear Rod elaborate on the meaning behind this piece: The bentwood box measures approximately 14 inches or 35 1 2 centimeters high, 10 1 4 inches or 26 centimeters wide, and

7 centimeters wide and the weight is about 38 grams or 1

up to 8 inches or over 20 centimeters wide and 4 inches or over 10 centimeters high

a “New Beginning”

there are supernatural birds and other creatures

measures approximately 14 1/2 inches or 37 centimeters high

The design depicts a hummingbird feeding on a flower

She presents femininity and layers of the inner being nurturing life and to those in her life

The pendant is about 2 1/4 inches long

5 centimeters wide without the hooks

The storm stops

Ko'lus is known as a protector spirit

Pookoobs masks are painted white to recall the effects of drowning and the lips are pursed to indicate the Pookoobs distinct “Ooo Ooo” cry