Masks

60 items

Mosquito Mask
Gilbert Dawson (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Mask Height on Base: 9 ½"Base: 5 ¼" W x 6" D

Mask Height on Base: 9 ½"Base: 5 ¼" W x 6" D

$600.00

Mosquito Mask
Gilbert Dawson (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Mask Height on Base: 13 ½" HBase: 6 ¼" W x 13" L

Mask Height on Base: 13 ½" HBase: 6 ¼" W x 13" L

$1,500.00

Kwaat Yaht Mask
Russell Tate (Nuu-chah-nulth)

The Kwaat Yaht is a magical being from the stories of the Toquaht Nation. It's been said that he ...

The Kwaat Yaht is a magical being from the stories of the Toquaht Nation. It's been said that he once transformed into a wolf to fool the people of the village. The wolves knew he was a human in disguise, though, They became angry and chased him from Toquaht to Long Beach. To slow the wolves down, Kwaat Yaht used his powers to create rivers to stand in their way. This is a story of how rivers came to be on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

$1,400.00

Bukwus Mask
Corey Larocque (Haida)

Known from the stories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people, Bookwus (Wild Man of the Woods) is a supernat...

Known from the stories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people, Bookwus (Wild Man of the Woods) is a supernatural being who lurks on the edges of forests and near streams trying to lure living people and the souls of those who have drowned into his invisible abode. Also known as the Keeper of Drowned Souls, Bookwus forces his victims to eat his ghost food, which causes them to become like him, condemned to eternal hunger and wandering. When danced, Bookwus emits a low wheezing sound which is made by the ...

$2,600.00

Yagis Mask
Corey Larocque (Haida)

The Yagis is an ocean deity that feeds off the souls of drowned sailors. These sailors' souls hel...

The Yagis is an ocean deity that feeds off the souls of drowned sailors. These sailors' souls help to guide and protect fishermen.

$5,500.00

Bella Coola Nulamala Fool Mask
Gene Brabant (Cree)

From the U'mista Cultural Sociaty website (click here to see): The Nułamała "Fool Dancer" are me...

From the U'mista Cultural Sociaty website (click here to see): The Nułamała "Fool Dancer" are messengers and assistants to the Hamat̕sa and help enforce the laws of the Winter Ceremonies. Membership in the Nułamała Society is hereditary. The Nułamała along with the Grizzly Bear dancers cut and distribute food to make sure that the Hamat̕sa are fed properly. Both societies are the "policemen of the T̕seka Winter Ceremonies". The Nułamała will attack people by throwing stones, hitting with sti...

$5,000.00

The Return (Second Coming)
Terry Jackson (Metis)

The Sun breaking through the clouds shows the light coming from the darkness. The artist sees the...

The Sun breaking through the clouds shows the light coming from the darkness. The artist sees the imagery of this mask as a time where things are improving for the better.

$4,800.00

Haida Portrait Mask
Roger Smith (Haida)

$1,000.00

Bear and Frog Mask
Doug Zilkie (Non-Indigenous)

This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directly.Bear is ...

This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directly.Bear is a dominant crest symbol. Bears are closely related to humans especially when standing on their hind legs, bridging the human and non-human realms. Their strength and intelligence are universally respected and they are considered to be helping spirits of warriors. Bear is often depicted with a short snout, round paws, stubby tail and bared teeth.Frogs are both social, vocal and are associated with ...

$12,000.00

Female Portrait Mask
Chief Walter Harris (Gitxsan)

$3,200.00

Male Portrait Mask
Chief Walter Harris (Gitxsan)

$3,200.00