This is a Bumble Bee (also called “The Scratcher) mask from the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest. Often worn by children during the Potlatch ceremony; the Bee Dancers would provide some comic relief as they buzzed around the participants. Those that were “stung” by the bees would then be compensated with gifts.
This mask is part of a beautiful, new collection that has been added to the museum.
Though the tribes of the Northwest Coast are often though of as great fishers of salmon, this plaque depicts a different species. […]
Inuit girls were taught at a very young age the basic skills needed to perform adult tasks. Those skills were learned by […]
Though the tribes of the Northwest Coast are often though of as great fishers of salmon, this plaque depicts a different species. […]
In a previous post, we shared information on Inuit dolls made by young girls. But not all dolls were made by children. […]
