Kwak-Waka'wakw (Kwagiutl)

The Kwagiutl are known for their dramatic masks and extravagant totem poles.  Their regions covers the northeastern coastal tip of Vancouver Island and the British Columbia coastline somewhat north of Vancouver past but not including Bella Coola.

Kwak-Waka'wakw (Kwagiutl) carvings tend to have a strong, bold look with deep cut areas.   The supernatural bird masks such as the Thunderbird and the Kolus are Kwagiutl creations.  Many Kwagiutl artist were born and raised in Alert Bay, BC, Canada.