YEOMAN’S FROG

Artist Don Yeomans explains the purpose of the crests and technological references that he has incorporated into this carving: Since ancient times there have always been two clans among the Haida people, the Raven clan and the Eagle clan. Within each clan, numerous crests define the individual families. I have used both Raven and Eagle on the totem to represent all Haida people. The frog is a subcrest of the Eagle clan. The cellphone, laptop, and MP3 player represent three aspects of modern life. I feel they are as much a part of contemporary Haida life as they are in any culture. It is on the electronic playground that all cultures meet.