The following First Nations masks and headdresses are mainly inspired by the Haida and Kwakiutl or Kwakwaka'wakw masking traditions from Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island, and British Columbia's West Coast.

Many masks in the Hall depict Haida women at different stages of life. Historically, a woman of high rank wore a labret in her lip, which was made larger as she increased in age and status. Jaad niijang.uu | Female mask A girl’s Coming-of-Age was marked by ritual seclusion, rest, and teachings from elder women.

This mask has bold Haida form lines and employs a classic Haida palate of red and black combined with a finely carved, unpainted red cedar finish. The Beaver Symbol teaches people to be productive and not limit their options.

Original Authentic Northwest Coast Indigenous Artwork including Masks, Paddles, Argillite Carvings, Sculptures and Prints as well as silver and gold Jewelry including Rings, Custom Wedding Bands, Bracelets, Earrings and Pendants, by Master Carvers of Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw, Coast Salish and West Coast decent.

This finely carved mask represents Raven, a pivotal figure in the Haida creation story. Accompanied by the skilled movements of a dancer or performer, mechanical masks like this one can convey a lifelike portrayal of real and imaginary beings.

This mask represents the dogfish, a small relative of the shark that is an important totem for the Haida people. The Haida believe that they had a female ancestor who could transform herself into a dogfish to experience the undersea world.

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Title: Woman's Portrait Mask. Date: 19th century. Geography: Canada, (Haida Gwaii) Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Culture: Haida. Medium: Wood, paint. Dimensions: H.10 x W. 8 x D. 4 1/2 in. (25.4 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm) Classification: Wood-Sculpture. Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A ...

This Ritual Mask, used by the Haida people of north-west Canada, was collected in 1850 by Maidstone explorer Julius Brenchley. The mask transforms the wearer from an eagle to a supernatural...

Jun 18, 2024 · Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, Haida peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large and finely carved wooden ceremonial dance mask depicting the head of a highly stylized raven. The mask features a cavernous interior.