MaMaga Medicine Man Mask MoonThis Medicine Man Mask was hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Junior Henderson. It has been carved from alder wood, painted in black, grey, and red acrylic, and features 6 onlays of abalone. The surface of the forehead, cheeks, chin, and hand have been rubbed with graphite powder. Atop the head sits a pair of joined feathers, carved in alder, with the edges deliberately charred. This mask represents a figure commonly portrayed in traditional
They represent tragedy and loss
1 5/8th of an inch or over 4 centimeters wide and it weighs close to 5/8th of an ounce or 17 grams
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farmed fish that make people sick while oceans cry for protection
The pendant has three abalone inlays
it was part of our history and our culture
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5 centimeters thick
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measures approximately 1 1/8 inches or 3 centimeters wide
5 inches wide and 30
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