U'mista Cultural Society

The Potlatch Gallery

Image of the south side of the Potlatch Gallery showing a collection of potlatch regalia mounted against the wall. Image of the south-west corner of the Potlatch Gallery showing a group of masks. Image shows a darkened corner of the Potlatch Gallery with a group of Numaml masks on the left. View of the North wall corner towards the centre and south wall of the Potlatch Gallery.

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DzunuK´wa

Colour photograph depicts a large standing Dzunukwa with U'Mista Cultural Society in the background

How to Spot a Dzunuk´wa in art:

  • Dark, hairy body
  • Sunken eyes (often sleepy)
  • Puckered lips
  • Large hands
  • Females will have exposed pendulous breasts

How to Spot a Dzunuk´wa in life:

  • Very stinky, you will smell her before you see her
  • She cries out, “Huuu huuuuu”