Transformation Mask (Indigenous Americas) (jan 1, 1880 – jan 1, 1899)
Description:
- Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl)- Created with red cedar wood, pain, and string.
- Was for a powerful effect during ceremonies, convey high status and portray family genealogy. Mask that depicts an animal, in this case, a beak, shows symbolizes the importance of the bird in their society, continuity of the ruler feathered headdress which used bird feathers
Photo - https://images.app.goo.gl/xxKVf5eFWhk9t5MTA
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1880
jan 1, 1899
~ 19 years