An exhibition catalogue presenting two centuries of powerful, striking masks made by artists on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Some depict animals and supernatural creatures while others are human face masks representing ancestral spirits which descend from the heavens. The opening essay provides a look into the meaning and potency of masks as well as underlying issues of aesthetics, art produced for sale, continuity and change, and the relations of artists to the market. Beautifully illustrated with 61 colour and about 100 b&w photographs.  Large paperback.  Near new condition.  Cat No 4006