Mask - Dzunukwa

Dzunukwa, 2025
Gilbert Dawson, Dzawa'enuxw
Cedar and acrylic paint
5" x 8.5" x 3"

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The Dzunukwa mask was hand-carved and painted by Dzawa'enuxw artist, Gilbert Dawson.

Dzunukwa or Wild Woman is a bringer of wealth that steals children into her basket.

Gilbert Dawson is a Kwakwaka'wakw carver from Alert Bay. Gilbert holds Wolf, Sun, and Sisiutl as his crests. He has been carving since 1995.

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