Wolf MasketteThis Wolf Maskette was hand carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It has been carved from basswood, sits on a removable red cedar base, and has been painted in acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. The Wolf Symbol represents loyalty, strong family ties, good communication, education, understanding, and intelligence. Of all land animals, the Wolf has the strongest supernatural powers and is the