Wak'es by Francis Dick Haida hummingbird This print is titled Ikigai

This print is titled Ikigai which is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being"

72/248 (turquoise on cream)

and threw him back to earth

In Northwest Coast mythology Bu-quis was a woods dweller who was sometimes seen alone on the beach eating cockles

Fear (Wolf)

Wak'es by Francis Dick Haida hummingbird This print is titled IkigaiSilkscreen Print 30" x 22" 2011 Edition of 125 To the Kwakwaka'wakw, Wak'es (wah kess), or Frog, is a supernatural being that can live on land and in water. It is a messenger between the Sea and the Land and it is revered for its ability to adapt to different environments, its communication skills, and magical singing powers. In this design, the copper colour is representative of the copper shield, a symbol of wealth and power, which is also