The mask is a unique depiction.  Sometimes carved as a stand-alone piece of art.  Othertimes, carved among other figures in a larger work of art.

Bear

Raven

Thunderbird

Eagle Chief in the Sky, 2002.  Featured by Scott Milo Gallery.  Yellow cedar with horse hair.

Techniques for Carving Wood Masks

Many of Kevin's masks are carved from the Alder tree.  It is wrapped in plastic and kept in a dark, damp location, usually next to the earth.  Each time it is unwrapped to carve out the back and facial features, it is "wet wood".  This takes time to carve.  During the time period to carve a mask out of alder, it slowly cures (dries).