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Masks, Alert Bay, B.C.

Item is a photograph of artifacts of Northwest Coast cultural groups [Kwakwaka'wakw?], including: 3 carved and painted wooden masks, 1 carved and painted wooden headdress, and 1 unidentified wooden object displayed against a white sheet backdrop. The mask on the left might be a Kwakwaka'wakw representation of Dzunuk'wa, The Woman of the Woods. The mask in the middle has an abalone feature.

Nuu-chah-nulth], Yuquot, couple in ceremonial dress

Portrait of a man and woman in traditional/ceremonial dress and masks or headdresses. The two are standing outside in a grassy area. They are not identified, but may be Mr. and Mrs. McKay, who are pictured on pages 88-89 of Carter's book "From History's Locker."

Anthony Carter

Painted mask

Image of what appears to be a mask, featured painted, carved wood, feathers, shells, and fur.

Performers, Alert Bay

Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Sam Weber with mask, Kingcome

Image of Kingcome resident holding a mask carved by the late chief Willie Seaweed of Blunden Harbour. A colour version of this image is printed on page 49 of Carter's book From History's Locker.

Anthony Carter

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