FROG
In Haida stories we had frogs until a bear decided to taste one, he was spit out and when he went back to tell the other frogs about the horrendous event, the frogs left Haida Gwaii. Eventually some returned as you can still find them there in certain places. The frog was considered lucky and also there was a belief that it would help keep poles standing when carved on them.
Haida artist Corey Bulpitt, a member of the Naikun Raven Clan, is renowned for his glass panels, paintings, and carvings that honor traditional Haida forms while embracing contemporary techniques. Descended from master artists including Louis Collison and Charles Edenshaw, Corey trained at Langley Fine Arts School and apprenticed under his uncle, master carver Christian White, creating masks, paddles, and dance screens for Massett and Skidegate communities. His award-winning artworks are sought after by collectors worldwide, combining cultural storytelling with innovative use of glass, argillite, and mixed media. By blending traditional legends with modern materials, Corey Bulpitt’s work captures the enduring spirit and evolution of Haida art.