Bakwas (sometimes " bokwus ", " bookwus "or " bukwis ") is one of the supernatural spirits of the Kwakwaka'wakw people of coastal British Columbia. He is often called "wild man of the woods."

Kwakwaka'wakw Cedar sisiutl mask. Sisiutl is a giant three-headed sea serpent whose glance can turn an adversary into stone. Cross beams of clan houses sometimes are carved with his appearance.

Type: Mask; FREE shipping to US and Canada. Gorgeous piece of art, just superb craftsmanship - have a close look. Bakwas (Spirit of the Forest) by Kolten Khasalus Grant, member of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation, he comes from the house of …

This grinning Bakwus or Wild Man of the Woods Mask is by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Raymond Shaw. The mask is hand-carved in red cedar and painted in red, green, black, and white acrylic. The mask has been finished with black horsehair.

Oct 28, 2021 · In acknowledgment of the Bakwas legend, many tribes carve terrifying, detailed Bakwas masks. They feature the spirit’s arching eyebrows, round eyes, and long nose. Often, these are worn for ceremonial dances during which the dancer holds his hands in front of his face, symbolizing the spirit’s shy nature.

The dancer appears wearing a mask representing this supernatural being and a hair-covered costume along with hemlock bark rings, wrist and ankle bands acknowledging the forest as the dwelling place of the Ba k ´ was.

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A well-carved Ba̱k’wa̱s, or Wild Man of the Woods, mask by the Gilford Island-based Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw carver Jack James. He was known for making masks for both cultural use as well as sale, and for making complex model poles with a primary white ground paint, a common feature on objects created...

SKU: 00-04-284 Bak'Was Mask, Mark Garfield recycled glass. 6" x 4.5" This story mask is made of recycled glass and was carved by west coast artist Mark Garfield. The masks tell the traditional Pacific Northwest legend of Bak'was, the wild man of the woods. .

This story mask is made of recycled glass and was carved by west coast artist Mark Garfield. The masks tell the traditional Pacific Northwest legend of Bak'was, the wild man of the woods. . Bak'Was lives in the country of Ghosts and is the Chief …