Raven transformation mask carved as a bird when closed and a human face surrounded by dogfish and crest designs when open. [CAK 08/04/2010]

Wooden fish hook carved with a land otter and fitted with an iron barb lashed on with sinew and spruce root. [CAK 29/06/2009]

Wooden fish hook with bone point lashed on with cedar bark. A length of nettle fibre twine is tied to the hook and wound around it. [LM 18/06/2007]

Caribou or elk hide blanket with quillwork in V-shapes, painted Chilkat designs and rows of fringe. [CAK 06/04/2010]

The sinew is reproduction.

Spirit of the Ancestors-Kaht Ku'uss means people. Since the first contact with Europeans in the late 18th century, this has been generally used to mean First Nations peoples.

Spirit of the Ancestors-Small round skin drums were used during the 19th century primarily on the southern coast by Coast Salish religious dancers. On the northern coast they were used primarily by shamans in their curing work. Perhaps through their use to accompany the singing at gambling games (lehal), the use of round skin drums has spread during the 20th century to become the most frequently used drum at potlatches and other social occasions.

Spirit of the Ancestors-The Gagiit mask is a person that almost drowned and he was able to survive the cold waters but it changed him into a wild man. There are stories also of changing him back to human form again. - Reg Davidson Masks like this one are used by several Haida dance groups today as their initial performance to clear the air-the dancers screaming when the frightening supernatural being enters the hall, appearing as a giant hairy monster. By chasing him out, the air is cleared, and the performance goes on.

The sinew is commercial. The bead is blue.