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Crooked
Beak
is a
representation of Hamatsa, a personification of a man-eating Spirit in
Kwakiutl mythology. The mask is worn by a dancer during a winter
ceremony known as Tseyka. Dances like those performed at Tseyka also
are performed at potlatches.
11.5" tall
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Raven
was the
chief god and culture hero. He is credited with teaching the people
how to fish, build their houses and many other things. In myth he is
the creator of the earth and people. He also is the trickster who
plays practical jokes on people. So, the people are very careful
when they pray to the Raven.
10.5" tall
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Long Beak
This Kwakiutl dance mask, used in winter ceremonies, represents Hokhokw, a
man-eating bird. The long beak is hinged and ceremonial dancers leap
up and snap the beak closed with a loud clap.
11.25" tall
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Kingfisher
is a straight-billed shorebird that is patient, agile and quick. The
people consider Kingfisher as a spirit guide because of his
resourcefulness and being at home in many different environments.
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Thunderbird
Tseigami is Thunderbird, lord of the
winter dance season. It is a giant eagle whose wing beats cause the
thunder, and the flash of whose eyes causes lightning. Tseiquami
hunts whales for its dinner out at sea, and sometimes used to help heroic
ancestors build houses by placing giant cedar beams into place for them.
10.5"
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Crooked
Beak
is a
representation of Hamatsa, a personification of a man-eating Spirit in
Kwakiutl mythology. The mask is worn by a dancer during a winter
ceremony known as Tseyka. Dances like those performed at Tseyka also
are performed at potlatches.
11.75" tall
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