gwaxwamł (Mask)
About this object
History of use
Worn by a Hamats!a dancer during winter ceremonies.
Narrative
Now on long term loan to the U'mista Cultural Centre.
Iconographic meaning
Represents Raven at the north end of the world: Gwaxgwaxwalanuxsiwe', one of the servants of Baxbakwalanuxsiwe', cannibal at the north end of the world.
Physical description
Raven mask with long beak and small crescent shaped nostrils. Simple design around nostril. Cedar bark fringe and feathers around head. Painted red, black and white.
Date Made
Before 1949
Date Acquired
11 Mar 1953
How Acquired
Sold
Measurements
Overall: 25.4 x 30.5 x 104.1 cm
Object Number
A4243