Art can inspire us, provoke us, and transform our thinking. Alaska Native Mask Carver Drew Michael’s creations do exactly that. Michael uses his art to promote healing, on a personal ...

The goaltender defied the NHL when he took to the ice wearing the mask during Native American Heritage Night in St. Paul on ...

Taylor designed the mask for Fleury, who wore it in honor of his wife, Veronique, who is an Indigenous person of Canada, ...

This story appears in the April 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. In the realm of the spirit world, the mask is more than mere facade. It is utterly transformative. The man in the mask ...

These teenagers’ outfits include papier-mâché masks and mirrors, something also seen in West African culture. UNITED STATESMardi Gras Indians dress in ceremonial attire to honor the Native ...

Back in 2023, the SPK returned two Kogi ritual masks at the request of representatives of the Indigenous organization Gonavindúa Tayrona and ICANH. The masks dated back to the 15th century and ...

Indigenous artist Drew Michael discusses his craft and efforts to support young artists. Art can inspire us, provoke us and transform our thinking. Alaska Native mask carver Drew Michael’s creations ...