Black Thunder Mask

Nuxalk
Yellow Cedar, Cedar Bark, Paua Shell
4.25” x 8.5” x 6”

Thunder is one of our most powerful dances, and it is also one of the most challenging masks to carve due to the depth and complexity of its form. Thunder represents a powerful being, full of strength and presence. Traditionally, these masks were painted black and red. For this piece, I wanted to honour those traditions while using the dark colours to make the Pāua shell stand out and come alive on the mask.