Spirituality

Frogs have a valuable place in ceremonial activities and spiritual beliefs.

Supernatural Frog, 1988

Richard Hunt, Gwe-la-yo-gwe-la-gya (b. 1951)

Kwakwaka'wakw

"The Frog in this design represents the Supernatural Frog holding onto a Man. Supernatural Frog is used in part of the Cedar Bark Ceremonies. It is introduced by the Tokwit dance. This dance belonged to my mother which was passed to my sister Dorothy..."

"Frogs were used by many tribal groups of the Pacific Northwest as a medium in which to communicate to the spiritual world by the shaman of the past. They were also watched very closely to gauge any earthly traumas. Their sensitivity was attributed to their unique ability to live in both worlds of land and water..."

Shaman and Frogs, 1994

Art Thompson, Tsa Qwa Supp (1948 - 2003)

Coast Salish, Cowichan. Nuu-chah-nulth, Ditidaht

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