Tsimshian masks played an important role during the winter ceremonies. Secret societies also used masks called NAX NOCS. These were the privilege of chiefs, who were iniciated.
Frontlets and headdresses are used by the royal families and upper class people, to show the rights to the crests, history and territories. All these were guarded possesions, which were passed on to the next heir.
By studying older pieces in Museums and private collections I am able to redesign and carve the arts of my people, the TSIMSHIAN.