Xániyus/Xi'xaniyus

Biografi:

Bob Harris, also known as Xániyus/Xi'xaniyus, was a Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) artist from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He was active around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Harris was known for his wood carvings, particularly masks, which were used in shamanistic practices, communal rituals, and theatrical performances. His works often depicted mythical creatures and characters from Kwakwaka'wakw culture. One of his most famous pieces is the 'Kumukwamł (chief of the undersea) mask'.