Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson Hummingbird is usually depicted with

Hummingbird is usually depicted with a small round head and a long beak with a sharp point

Ancestors are incredibly important in Northwest Coast culture

triangular teeth and split pupils

This piece was carved from old growth red cedar

Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson Hummingbird is usually depicted withMask 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