This Beaver Mask was hand-carved by Namgisartist Shawn Karpes.It has been carved from red cedar and painted inblack, red, turquoise, and grey acrylic.

TheBeaverSymbol teaches people to be productive and not limit their options. He teaches us to be persistent and to use available resources. The Beaver helps people understand the dynamics of teamwork and to appreciate each individual’s talents and contributions in order to accomplish anything.

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Themaskmeasures approximately 5 3/4 inches or 14 1/2 centimeters high, 4 1/2 inches or 11 1/2 centimeters wide, and 4 1/2 inches or 11 1/2 centimeters deep.