The Spirit of the Mask

Hi-resolution clip from Gryphon Productions 1990 Production: The Spirit of the Mask about mask traditions of the Pacific Northwest Coast indigenous peoples- the First Nations. Here Mowchaht cultural leader and hereditary Chief Andrew Callicum describes the importance of potlatch ceremonial traditions: the Sisiutl- double-headed serpent and the traditions of lifting the dancer. Traditional spiritual bathing is revealed- to cleanse the dancer and bring strength.

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• The Spirit of the Mask
• Mowachat
• Indians
• natives
• First Nations
• Pacific Northwest
• potlatch
• nuu-chah-nulth