Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art Cedar Grouse Mask Carving
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Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art Cedar Grouse Mask Carving:
$388.94
GROUSE MASK BY BRIAN SCOW Dimensions: Height: 15 Inches, Width: 3 Inches, Depth: 3 1/2 Inches
Kwakwaka’wakw artist Brian Scow a created this handmade carving from traditional red cedar. The height of the mask measures 7 1/2 inches and increases to an impressive 15 inches when the cedar bark plume is included. The piece is masterfully carved, displaying clean cuts, deep carving and wonderful detail. It is beautifully painted, has been adorned with traditional cedar bark hair and abalone has been inlayed into the yes. The mask is unsigned; however, I will provide a copy of the artists biography to the winner. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.
GROUSE
The Northwest Coast is home to a number of grouse species; however, depictions are rare within Northwest Coast Art. Grouse masks are typically associated with the Kwakwaka\'wakw Dance of the Forest Spirits (Atlakim) and are usually crudely carved. They were commonly burned at the end of the ceremony.
Grouse Masks are typically painted white and painted with feather designs. They are often depicated in a high state of alertness and adonrned with forest materials.
BRIAN SCOW
Birth Place: Alert Bay, British Columbia.
Birth Date: April 1960
Affiliation: Kwakwaka’wakw
The Scow family, known as “The people of the Bear” are from the village of Gwayasdums on Gilford Island. They claim the Bear and Sisiutl, or double headed sea serpent, as family crests.
Brian comes from a long line of carvers and respected elders, including his great grandfather Mungo Martin and great grandfather Chief Johnny Scow. Brian has five brothers, all of whom are exceptional carvers, and began carving under the guidance of Wayne Alfred.
Coastal Treasures: Native Art Gallery
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Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art Cedar Grouse Mask Carving:
$388.94