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Kwagiulth Moon Mask with Killer Whales

Category: Native American Masks

SOLD This beautiful Moon Mask by the Master Carver John Livingston features a Kwagiulth Moon with Killer Whales. The style of the design is a Kwagiulth Style, which originated in the area of Northern Vancouver Island. The centre of the Kwagiulth people lies just south of Port Hardy in Fort Rupert.

 This type of moon mask is not used in any specific dance during a potlatch, rather it is often used by the artist to tell a story or incorporate the moon with certain totems and mythical creatures. In this case the moon is combined with the very powerful killer whale, which is a very important Sea creature in Northwest Coast  Mythology. In the spirit world, the killer whale is often associated with powerful ancestors, as well as coppers, the symbol of great wealth.  To many Kwagiulth People, great chiefs who have passed away will often transform into killer whales. The killer whale is usually identified by a blow hole on top of his head as well as his large dorsal fin and a mouth full of large teeth.

This mask was carved in 1983 and is in very good condition. This Moon Mask is 19 1/2 inches long, 18 1/2 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

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Price: $4,600.00

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