xwixwigamł (Mask)

Represents Xwixwi, a Kwakwaka'wakw form of the Salish Sxwayxwey. See Boas, 1895, pg. 497, Figs. 170-171; pg. 516; or Holm, 1983, pg. 171.

ceremonial

Xwixwi mask with white face, protruding cylindrical eyes, hooked nose with red nostrils and red recurved tongue. Green around eyes. Black and green scalloped border around top rim, black eyebrows and moustache. Cord attached at back of mask.