Carved wonders:

Southeast Alaska Native cultures have used masks in three different ways: as transformation masks, indicating transformation from an individual into a supernatural being; for clan dramatizations in which clan members reenact clan legends; and for conflict resolution whereby masks are used to indicate offense taken by the actions of another.

Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire Three Raven masked dancers.	Bill Hess / Courtesy Of Sealaska Heritage Institute Git-Hoan Dancers with David R. Boxley wearing Shaman mask and Cindy Jameson the floor.
Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire Tsimshian Killer Whale transformation mask made and worn by David R. Boxley in three panels.
David Sheakley / Juneau Empire Tsimshian dancer with full face mask.