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Native Northwest First Nations large Komokwa Mask, copper, signed Indigenous art
$ 1042.27
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Very vibrant and powerfulKOMOKWA Mask (Chief of the Undersea) by Kolten Khasalus Grant, biography provided below
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Absolutely fantastic painting and expression. The mask is hand carved out of cedar, the eye brows are made of copper, as are the teeth. Traditional colors for this kind of masks used.
The Komokwa or Kumukwe is of major importance in Kwakuilth mythology. He was the king of the undersea world, master and protector of the seals who were a symbol of wealth. His name means "wealthy one" and he ruled from a great rich house under the water. The house contained great wealth in blankets, coppers and other treasures. Many humans of legendary history attempted to reach this kingdom. Those who achieved their goal became wealthy and powerful, returning to their home village with magical boxes full of treasure.
Measurements: 15 1/2" x 13" x 6" (39.5 x 33 x 15 cm)
The artist:
Kolten Khasalus Grant was born in 1992 and raised on the Capilano reserve in
North Vancouver
(Xwemélch'stn) with relations to the Baker family. Khasalus means "profinient on the shore”. Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw, Kwakuilth, Squamish, and st’a’mic. Kolten started carving when he was becoming a father. He asked his uncle Klatle Bhi to teach him to carve. “I’m forever thankful for this as it awoken my spirit, and my deep rooted connection with red cedar”.
Kolten comes from the house of Lilawagila from Gwa’yi (Kingcome Inlet), Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw., the Nelson family. His family also descends from the Kwakiutl of Tsaxis (
Fort
Rupert
), the Hunt family. Kolten’s grandmother is from a beautiful town called D’arcy in
British Columbia
which is home to the N’Quatqua and his roots are strong there. “Even though the art does not flow from there, my work ethic does”
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