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Whistle1994-96/3
Head Ring7733
Mask25.0/223

This small mask representing a female with parted hair was made to fit a child. It was worn by one of the children of the Woman Giving Birth in the atlakim dance. The modelling is direct and bold, and the typically Kwakwaka'wakw painting in strong colors contrasting with white background contributes to the effect of great vitality. (Holm, Crooked Beak of Heaven, 1972)

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Screen2.5E643

The paint is black.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwagu'l
Material
cloth and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Maskette25.0/326

This small mask depicts a man wearing a cedar bark headring. He may represent Tseykami, a mythical man usually shown with the cedar bark ornaments of the Tseyka. It is representative of the low-cost souvenir carvings available in many shops. (Holm, Crooked Beak of Heaven, 1972)

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwagu'l
Material
wood and stain
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Club7745
Rattle25.0/303

The copper theme is repeated in this ceremonial rattle in the shape of that esteemed object. The face has been shaped by pounding into a rounded bulge, and a similarly rounded piece of copper has been soldered to the back, forming a cavity that holds a number of small stones, or perhaps lead shot. The characteristic T-shaped ridge appears on the lower section. (Holm, Crooked Beak of Heaven, 1972)

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
copper ore metal
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Earthquake Mask25.0/313

Many mythical creatures are represented in the Tlasula dances, according to the traditions of the family displaying the privilege. The personified earthquake is one of these. It is painted in black, red, and green on a natural wood background. (Holm, Crooked Beak of Heaven, 1972)

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw: 'Nakwaxda'xw
Material
wood and paint
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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Fish Hook6938
Copper25.0/302

Coppers vary widely in size, but this one seems too small for actual use as a copper. It may have been made for some decorative use. The fact that this copper is made of brass weighs against its use as a real copper. A face is painted on the upper, flaring section, and there are stripes and stars on the two sides of the lower part. (Holm, Crooked Beak of Heaven, 1972)

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
metal and copper ore metal
Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington
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