Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson triangular teeth and split pupils

triangular teeth and split pupils

which held especially important significance to the Haida

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

Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone

Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson triangular teeth and split pupilsMask 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