Wak'es by Francis Dick Haida hummingbird and threw him back to

and threw him back to earth

72/248 (turquoise on cream)

it is now a dull grey from being in the water so long

Edition 13/50

The orange and yellow background are the colours of the daybreak that brought him back to life

Wak'es by Francis Dick Haida hummingbird and threw him back toSilkscreen 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