Set of Three Transformation Mask Figures By Sandy Johnson mocassins Art Metal Studios

Art Metal Studios

A long necked bear with an open red mouth

inked on both sides of the handle going up from the bowl

The masks of the larger figures are articulated and open by pulling a cord

one in excellent condition collected at the mouth of the Columbia River around 1900 and  a second one with serious condition problems

Set of Three Transformation Mask Figures By Sandy Johnson mocassins Art Metal StudiosThis is a set of three Kwakwaka'wakw miniature carved dancers by the Kwakwaka'wakw carver, Sandy Johnson from Alert Bay on Vancouver Island. The masks that are danced here are the Hok Hok mask, the Crooked Beak mask, and the Raven mask, all masks from the Hamatsa Ceremonies. They are carved from red cedar, painted, and have fine red yarn to create the dyed red cedar bark strips worn on masks and dancers in the ceremonies. The masks of the larger