Title: Transformation mask - Wikipedia
Headings: Transformation mask
Transformation mask
Contents
Transformation
Myths and animals
Potlatches and ceremonies
Materials and design
Modern transformation masks
Seattle Seahawks logo
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Content: Contents
1 Transformation
2 Myths and animals
3 Potlatches and ceremonies
4 Materials and design
5 Modern transformation masks
6 Seattle Seahawks logo
7 Gallery
8 See also
9 References
10 External links
Transformation
Transformation masks are used to embody the act of transforming. These transformations usually portray an animal becoming another animal or an animal transforming into a fabled creature. Myths and animals
During ceremonies and rituals, the transformation masks would sometimes be used to transform indigenous people of the Northwest Coast into animals or mythic creatures. According to native legends, transformation was often related to supernatural creatures such as tricksters - typically a god or goddess who uses their knowledge to cause chaos among humans. Potlatches and ceremonies
As a way of honouring the natural milestones of Native American life, the Kwakwaka'wakw people, a Native American tribe that originates in the Pacific Northwest Coast, celebrates Potlatch. Potlatch is a tradition that includes wearing transformation masks, singing, and dancing. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the rituals of name-giving, inducting a new chief of the tribe, and honoring a death or marriage. Potlatch ceremonies were used to establish social order, distribute resources and convey information to the clan. Typically, these masks were carved by master carvers of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest Coastal region. The word “Potlatch” comes from the Chinook word “to give."