bak'wasamł (Mask)

About this object

Iconographic meaning

Represents the Wild Man of the Woods, Bak'was, or Bukwus.

Physical description

Mask with prominent black eyebrow ridges, inside grey coloured eye sockets, small cut-out black and white eyes, and a black, red, black, and white nose and mouth. Carved orange crescent shaped designs are on either side of the eyes. There are two split "u" designs sketched in pencil on one ear. Cord tied to several holes in back.