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This source is a map of Tsaxis (Fort Rupert) which refers to the period of circa 1866, showing the ownership of houses by tribe. The peoples shown are the Walas Kwakiutl, Komkiutis, Kwakiutl and Kweeha. This is important because there was distinction…

The object is a Transformation Mask from the Kwakwaka’wakw people. These masks were worn by dancers during ceremonies, they pull strings to open and move the mask, animating it. The mask can be opened and closed to reveal a mythical being or an…