Northwest Coast Native Art Dididhat Pook oobs Whalers Spirit Mask

Description

shipping is 25.00 to Canada and United States
Adorned with freshly harvested cedar bark and feathers
This Unique and Authentic DITIDAHT Pookoobs MASK is carved and painted in red cedar, by First Nations artist Russell Tate.
It is 26" in height including cedar bark and 13" in width including the cedar bark and  feathers.
The mask itself is 10 1/8" in height and 7'" in width and the depth is also 7". The black designs signify the killer whale.
The pictures don't do it justice. It has a very powerful presence !!!!
Pook oobs or Pukmis is a whale hunter in Pacific Northwest lore and myth who was transformed into a protector spirit. Traditional Pookmis masks are painted white to evoke the effects of drowning; the lips are pursed to indicate Pookmis distinctive cry.
Russell Tate is from the Ditidaht First Nation on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. He started carving in 2004, artists such as Art Thompson and the artists on the Ravens and Eagles show inspired him. Russell learned how to wood carved mostly working on his own. He specializes in masks and paddles, but is now working on small poles and miniatures for regalia. Russell has worked with Ben David and Cecil Dawson, and has collaborated on several pieces with Cecil.
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