Mask - Dzunuk̕wa
The Dzunuk̕wa mask is hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Leonard Scow. This piece is hand carved from red Cedar and hand painted with acrylic paints. This mask is accented beautifully with black horse hair and abalone shell.
The Dzunuk̕wa "Wild woman of the woods" comes from a family of giants that live in the far away mountains and forests. Although they can be male or female, in most legends they are female. Black in color, with bushy, unkempt hair and a pursed mouth through which she cries, "Hu! Hu!". She was a terrifying and threatening creature. She would steal disobedient children into a huge basket carried on her back and take them home to eat. However, the children usually outwitted her, as she is vain, stupid, and clumsy.
Measurements: 7" x 6.5" x 4.5"
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