gwaxwamł (Mask)

Worn by a Hamats!a dancer during winter ceremonies.

Now on long term loan to the U'mista Cultural Centre.

Represents Raven at the north end of the world: Gwaxgwaxwalanuxsiwe', one of the servants of Baxbakwalanuxsiwe', cannibal at the north end of the world.

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.