Kwakwakaʼwakw art

The art of the Kwakwakaʼwakw peoples of British Columbia encompasses a wide variety of woodcarving, sculpture, painting, weaving and dance. Kwakwakaʼwakw arts are exemplified in totem poles, masks, wooden carvings, jewellery and woven blankets. Visual arts are defined by simplicity, realism, and artistic emphasis. Dances are observed in the many rituals and ceremonies in Kwakwakaʼwakw culture. Much of what is known about Kwakwakaʼwakw art comes from oral history, archeological finds in the 19th century, inherited objects, and devoted artists educated in Kwakwakaʼwakw traditions.

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