Boo!A reader sent in this great picture of a Koskimo character wearing a full-body fur garment, oversize gloves and mask of Hami (‘dangerous thing’) during the Numhlim ceremony.This guy is a Kwakiutl Indian from somewhere in British Columbia. The photo was taken by Edward Curtis in 1914. Ceremonies and meetings of Northwest Coast Indians could be quite dramatic.
Another great Mystery Mask
Asian mask for decor or memories
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Aaron
This is an Edward Curtis photograph. I’ve posted all of his photos of Native American masquerade on Flickr
Aaron