Hunt, Tony Jr. (1961 - 2017)
Tony Hunt (1961 - 2017) was born into a wealth of tradition. His great-grandfather, Mungo Martin has been credited with much of the revitalization of the Kwakwaka'wakw culture in the latter half of this century. His late grandfather, Henry Hunt and his father, Hereditary Chief Tony Hunt, are both renowned Kwakwaka'wakw carvers. Tony Jr.was one of the first contemporary artists to be trained traditionally through an apprenticeship with his father, Tony Hunt Sr. His work was featured in the “Chiefly Feasts” catalogued exhibition, which opened at the
Tony Jr. is a highly accomplished artist, whose work is sought by both museums and private collectors in many parts of the world. His family crests are Raven and Sisiutl. Tony is an initiated Hamatsa dancer and has inherited the rights to many high ranking dances belonging to his family. Tony regularly performs with the Kwa Gulth Dance Group.
Tony assisted his grandfather, father, brother, and cousins in building the first big house erected in
Tony Hunt Jr. has carved since his childhood, receiving tuition from Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt Sr., Richard Hunt, Calvin Hunt, John Livingston and Gene Brabant. His preferred medium is wood.
He's gone way to young, he will be missed!!!! Our deepest condolences to the Hunt family!
