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History Of Use

Worn by Hamats!a.

Narrative

Used in potlatch at Gilford Island in 1904 (B. Willie, 1966).

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ceremonial

Iconographic Meaning

Represents Huxhukw of Heaven, Huxhugwaxtawe', one servant of Cannibal at the North End of the World, Baxbakwalanuksiwe'.

Description

Large, carved, wooden, raven hamatsa mask with a long beak and two sets of s-shaped cutout nostrils. The beak is hinged with pieces of leather nailed to either side. The beak is painted black with a red mouth and nose. At the back of the mouth are three red ovoid-like shapes. Surrounding the nose are two s-shapes and three elongated s-shapes. The eyes are white, outlined in black, surrounded by red, on a white, ovoid shaped background; brow is black. The inside of the mask is hollow with the exception of twine used to open and close the beak. The top, side and bottom edges of the mask are lined with braided cedar. The top and sides have short bundles of cedar creating a fringe. Intertwined in the cedar are a few feathers. The underside of the mouth is painted black with a small white and red design. The mask is painted black, red, and white with Northwest Coast stylized designs.