Portrait Mask Intaglio Print The Gitxsan village of Kispiox

The Gitxsan village of Kispiox

domed head

also acting as a scout who leads Raven to food sources and uncovers hiding spots

One of which was the history of Dukt’ootl’ (Blackskin)

Portrait Mask Intaglio Print The Gitxsan village of KispioxIndigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral