Set of Three Transformation Mask Figures By Sandy Johnson mocassins and have fine red yarn

and have fine red yarn to create the dyed red cedar bark strips worn on masks and dancers in the ceremonies

one in excellent condition collected at the mouth of the Columbia River around 1900 and  a second one with serious condition problems

This lady is trying to smile and look her best

All is sinew sewn

Set of Three Transformation Mask Figures By Sandy Johnson mocassins and have fine red yarnThis is a set of three Kwakwaka'wakw miniature carved dancers by the Kwakwaka'wakw carver, Sandy Johnson from Alert Bay on Vancouver Island. The masks that are danced here are the Hok Hok mask, the Crooked Beak mask, and the Raven mask, all masks from the Hamatsa Ceremonies. They are carved from red cedar, painted, and have fine red yarn to create the dyed red cedar bark strips worn on masks and dancers in the ceremonies. The masks of the larger