gikamł (Mask)

Chief's mask, worn while giving gifts or cutting copper. These are distinguishable from the Dzunuq!wa masks by hair (J. Dick, 1966). The Gikaml, or chief's [Dzunuk'wa] masks...are usually of moderate dimensions. They are always mostly black, crowned with long hair and often with heavy eyebrows, moustaches, and beards of black bear's fur. Deep-set eyes are closed or barely open.... (See Holm, "Smokey-Top")

Made for Jim Humchitt. (J. Seaweed, 1966).

A black mask with pursed lips indicates the mask represents Dzunuk'wa.

Carved wooden mask depicting Dzunuk'wa. The humanoid face has a protruding forehead, recessed closed eyes, flattened nose and pursed lips. The mask is painted black with orange eye sockets and red nostrils and lips. The hair is reddish brown and pegged in strands at top of head.