Title
Mask used in the Hamatsa dance of the Kwakiutl Cannibal dance series
Caption
Mask used in the Hamatsa dance of the Kwakiutl Cannibal dance series, Represents Nulmal, a Fool Dancer who was violent and filthy. His mask has a prominent nose to reflect his concern with mucus and his features are carved to look repulsive. In the dance he threw stones at people who broke taboo restrictions. Northwest Coast of America. Kwakiutl.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Private Collection
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A29_309
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,0Mb (1,6Mb) / 9,2in x 11,8in / 2758 x 3544 (300dpi)