Susan with a mask commissioned for a dance performance
on a mountain in the Rockies.

Masks have been used through history in ritual, dance, and religious observance. Masks are used by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) in healing ceremonies, and by other Native peoples to attain a communion with the deities that figure in their lives.

The wild and essential spirit of Zati masks is harmonious with this ancient tradition, making them perfect for therapeutic work, ritual, and significant dance.

The spirit of the plants used to dye the wool, the shapes and decorations of the headdresses, and the powerful life of the faces create an energy that makes these masks far more than sculptures. In many collections, they are both prized works of art and treasured companions.