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Having worked on a variety of projects, and in a number of mediums, James' totem work ranges from private commissions, such as the Koe Totem, to publicly viewable works like the totems at Seven Cedars Casino.
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Transformation Masks

Transformation Masks

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Crooked Beak of Heaven

Crooked Beak of Heaven • Polychrome,Red Cedar,Cedar Bark 48" Length

Crooked Beak of Heaven

Crooked Beak of Heaven thumb

Princess of the Undersea World

Princess of the Undersea World • Polychrome, Cedar Bark, Abalone, 18" Height

Princess of the Undersea World

Princess of the Undersea World thumb

Raven Headdress

Raven Headdress • Polychrome, Alder, Cedar Bark, Abalone, 14" Length

Raven Headdress

Raven Headdress thumb

Sun Mask

Sun Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, 23K Gold Leaf, 48" Diameter

Sun Mask

Sun Mask

Sun Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, 23K Gold Leaf, 48" Diameter

Sun Mask

Salmon Transformation Mask (Detail)

Salmon Transformation Mask (Detail) • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Wool, Herring Net 24" Diameter

Salmon Transformation Mask (Detail)

Salmon Transformation Mask (Detail) thumb

Salmon Transformation Mask

Salmon Transformation Mask • Polychrome, Cedar Bark, Opercula Shell, 24" Diameter

Salmon Transformation Mask

Salmon Transformation Mask thumb

Cannibal Raven Mask

Cannibal Raven Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, 32" Length

Cannibal Raven Mask

Cannibal Raven Mask thumb

Wolf Headress

Wolf Headress • Polychrome, Alder, Fur, 14" Length

Wolf Headress

Wolf Headress thumb

Moon Mask

Moon Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Silver Leaf, 24" Diameter

Moon Mask

Moon Mask thumb

Bear and Orca Memorial Headdress

Bear and Orca Memorial Headdress • Polychrome, Alder, Opercula Shell, Copper, 12" Diameter

Bear and Orca Memorial Headdress

Bear and Orca Memorial Headdress thumb

Sun Mask

Sun Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Alder, 23K Gold Leaf, 22" Diameter

Sun Mask

Raven Transformation Mask

Raven Transformation Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Copper, 24" Length

Raven Transformation Mask

Raven Transformation Mask thumb

Raven Transformation Mask

Raven Transformation Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Copper, 24" Length

Raven Transformation Mask

Raven Transformation Mask thumb

Raven Transformation Mask (Detail)

Raven Transformation Mask (Detail) • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Copper, 24" Length

Raven Transformation Mask (Detail)

Raven Transformation Mask (Detail) thumb

Princess • Frontlet

Princess • Frontlet • Polychrome,Cherry, Abalone, 10" Height

Princess • Frontlet

Princess • Frontlet thumb

Moon Mask

Moon Mask • Polychrome,Red Cedar, Silver Leaf, 24" Diameter

Moon Mask

Moon Mask thumb

Portrait Mask

Portrait Mask • Polychrome, Alder, 10" Height

Portrait Mask

Portrait Mask thumb

Kingfisher and Snake Mask, (Detail)

Kingfisher and Snake Mask, (Detail) • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedarbark, Leather, 20"

Kingfisher and Snake Mask, (Detail)

Kingfisher and Snake Mask, (Detail) thumb

Kingfisher and Snake Mask

Kingfisher and Snake Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedarbark, Leather, 20"

Kingfisher and Snake Mask

Kingfisher and Snake Mask thumb

Sisiutl

Sisiutl • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Cedarbark, 38" L

Sisiutl

Echo Mask

Echo Mask • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Horse Hair, Copper, Three Mouthpieces, 24" H X 20" W

Echo Mask

Echo Mask thumb

Echo Mask • Pileated Woodpecker

Echo Mask • Pileated Woodpecker • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Horse Hair, Copper, 24" H X 20" W

Echo Mask • Pileated Woodpecker

Echo Mask • Pileated Woodpecker thumb

Echo Mask • Frog

Echo Mask • Frog • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Horse Hair, Copper, 24" H X 20" W

Echo Mask • Frog

Echo Mask • Frog thumb

Echo Mask • Bear

Echo Mask • Bear • Polychrome, Red Cedar, Horse Hair, Copper, 24" H X 20" W

Echo Mask • Bear

Echo Mask • Bear thumb

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Transformation Mask

Raven Transformation Mask - Open

Masks have always fascinated me but transformation masks of the NW Coast Natives are the ultimate expression of creativity. These masks display a complex understanding of articulation and are extremely functional when viewed in a dance and drama performance. The outside figure of this type of mask will open and transform into a totally different creature on the inside.

Raven Transformation Mask - Closed

Sun Mask

Red Cedar, Polychrome, 24K Gold Leaf

Sun Mask

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 April 2007 )

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