Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson which held especially important significance

which held especially important significance to the Haida

triangular teeth and split pupils

Hummingbird is usually depicted with a small round head and a long beak with a sharp point

who set the precedent for this figure as a common motif in contemporary Northwest Coast art

Ancestors are incredibly important in Northwest Coast culture

Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson which held especially important significanceMask Dimensions: 17" H x 15" W x 24" D Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a