PUGWIS MASK BY ALFRED ROBERTSON

This mask, by Alfred Robertson, is carved from red alder. The loon, which is perched on top of the creatures head, is carved from yellow cedar. The carving is extremely deep and the colours are traditonal. Paint has been applied to accentuate only the features of the mask.

The Pugwis, or Merman, is an undersea serpent in Human form. He is a harmless creature who lives in the undersea kingdom and is always represented when this kingdom is portrayed in Potlatch Ceremonies. From overhead the Loon guides this creature through the water and, for this reason, the Pugmis masks are usually carved with a Loon on his head.

Price: $650.00 Cdn