Indians of North America; Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America; Indians of North America -- Folklore; Raven (Legendary character); Tricksters; Sculpture
Many contemporary Northwest Coast artists are keeping Northwest Coast folklore alive through their art. This raven sculpture was carved by Kwagiulth artist Harris Smith of Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 2000. Raven is a central character in...
Indians of North America; Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America; Indians of North America -- Rites and ceremonies; Indian dance -- North America; Indians of North America -- Folklore; Masks; Kwakiutl Indians; Kwakiutl art;...
This mask was created by contemporary Kwagiulth artist Buddy George. Called “Moon with Snakes” mask, it depicts a cosmological theme, as many Northwest Coast legends do. It embodies the moon, a celestial being that was, according to legend,...
Bags; Handbag; Beadwork; Tobacco; Tobacco pipes; Smoking Paraphernalia; Indians of North America; 19th Century; Indians of North America -- Social life and customs; Indians of North America -- Tobacco use; Cheyenne indians; Cheyenne indians --...
Leather bags like this one, called pipe or tobacco bags, were used to carry pipe stems, pipe bowls and tobacco. This bag is decorated with both quillwork and glass beads. Before beads were acquired through trade with Europeans, many Native American...
