Hamasta Ceremony
Artwork details
A3 sized-Graphite pencil drawing based on a photo of a Hamasta Native American Ceremony. Adapted from the postcard photograph - was taken in 1914- Hamasta dancers are inspired by the "Cannibal Spirit", Baxbakwalanusewae. Hamasta is the most important dance in winter ceremonials of the Kwagiuth people of the North West Coast.
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Drawing
- Collection
- Preserve Indigenous Identity
- On Artelista
- SINCE SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
- Tags
- ancient
- License
- © All rights reserved
About the artist
Carlita Shaw Montross
United States | Painting, Drawing
Carlita is originally from the UK, her art is influenced by other fields of her work as an Environmental Biologist, Advocacy Journalist, Radio Show Host and Qigong Practitioner. She also develops… Keep reading
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