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Sourced locally from Haida Gwaii, the natural scale of alder as a smaller tree (typically 10 to 20 inches wide) informs the darling size of this piece and guides the naturally smaller subject chosen, a Northern Saw-Whet Owl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlyson drew inspiration from this mask from an endemic subspecies of the saw-whet owl, called the brooksi subspecies, which is only found on Haida Gwaii.These owls favour nesting in mature forests and are known for their small size and distinctive presence in coastal night skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlyson's composition of this mask thoughtfully translates the saw-whet's defining features, from the soft fan of feathers around the face to the curve of the beak, and the striking yellow encircling the eyes. \u003cspan\u003eA flatter, round face speaks to the owl's facial disk, whose unique shape enables echolocation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is entirely hand-tooled, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship in Northwest Coast carving, where a refined tool finish is preferred over sanding, preserving the integrity and movement of the artist’s imprint on the wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Alder, acrylic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall x 5 inches deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alyson Bell, belongs to the Iij’aaw Yahgu ‘Laanaas Raven Clan from Old Masset in Haida Gwaii. 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