Northwest Coast Native Art

$120.00

Item FA62069

20 x 16

0 lbs. 6 oz.

Extra packaging required. A surcharge of 16.00 will be added to order.

Heiltsuk Frog
by Fred Anderson Jr.

Shrink wrapped 10" x 13" print with green/gold mat

This is a numbered limited edition print and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Fred Anderson Jr.

Fred was born in 1966 at Rivers Inlet, B.C., a village just east of the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Art was always a part of his life, even as a young child. He learned much from family and friends who were masters in the craft. Ross Hunt and David Gladstone provided guidance and helped to develop the talent that lay dormant during the turmoil years. He would not realize the value of this tutelage until decades later. Fred participated in the 2010 Olympic logo competition in 2005 and made the short list for his Heiltsuk "Spirit Bear" design called Awaken The Spirit.

Nanaimo based Fred Anderson Jr. has a story to tell with his art. "We are all spirit having a human experience. We are all here to walk each other home. I believe that all experiences, positive or negative, are stepping stones to personal improvement."

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Frog is a creature of great importance in the Northwest Coast art and culture. As a creature that lives in two worlds, water and land, the frog is revered for its adaptability, knowledge and power to traverse worlds and inhabit diverse realms, both natural and supernatural. Frogs are primary spirit helpers of shamans. Frog is a great communicator, and often represents the common ground or voice of the people. These are vocal, singing creatures, and the voice and song are believed to contain divine power and magic. In the art, Frog is often shown sharing its tongue or touching tongues with another creature in an exchange of knowledge and power. The Frog, although not found in the territory of the northern Indians, plays a significant part in their mythology. It has been suggested that the lore of the frog came with their ancestors from Asia. A wide toothless mouth, flat nose, and showing feet and toes usually portray the Frog.

Understanding Northwest Coast Art - Cheryl Shearar