Beau Dick Kwakwaka’wakw, Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, 1955-2017
Ta-Nis, 1981
Silkscreen serigraph
14 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches
36.8 x 41.9 cm
36.8 x 41.9 cm
Edition of 225
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Representing the Hamat'sa Dancer, Ta-Nis is a two-dimensional representation of Beau's striking art form. Beau Dick was an initiated Hamat'sa Dancer himself, so the print can be interpreted as an...
Representing the Hamat'sa Dancer, Ta-Nis is a two-dimensional representation of Beau's striking art form. Beau Dick was an initiated Hamat'sa Dancer himself, so the print can be interpreted as an expression of Beau's role as a participant. Cedar and cedar bark are used in the Hamat'sa dance, and we can see green cedar boughs and the dancer in full garb here.