Exceptionally powerful 44" Owl Mask, hand carved by Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi)

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Exceptionally powerful 44" Owl Mask, hand carved by Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi)

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Huge (!) OWL Mask

Absolutely incredible master carving by Indigenous, Kwakiutl First Nation Artist Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi) son of Hereditary Chief George Hunt from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation on the Pacific Northwest Coast of British Columbia, Canada. 

What an outstanding example of true Indigenous Art, VERY powerful, vibrant and simply beautiful! Exceptionally deep and clean carving! Adorned with the traditional cedar, powerful painting in black, gray, copper and red, still showing the beautiful wood - and then the eyes - mesmerizing, they look right at you.

Beautiful and solid re cedar, hand carved and guaranteed authentic - coming direct from the artist. Please see images, I'm showing the artist himself holding it. 

Measurements: 44" wingspan, total height: 29", 12" deep

Please have a close look at the images provided to appreciate the quality and craftsmanship. Even the back of the mask (which is often ignored) is beautifully finished and painted. An Artist who clearly loves this Art! This is an extremely powerful mask! 

Meaning: The Owl is associated with the souls of the ancestors and are viewed with high respect. They symbolize wisdom, intuition and prophecies and sacred knowledge.  

Legend: Owls are sometimes seen as the bogeyman. The story goes that children have to be kept inside at night and are told not to cry too much because otherwise the owl may carry them away. Also, the bony circles around an owl's eyes are said to be made up by ghosts. Sometimes owls are said to carry messages from ancestors or deliver supernatural warnings to people. On the Northwest Coast, the owl is often used as a totem pole crest. It's also very often part of dances among the tribal dance tradition.

We guarantee the authenticity of every piece of art we offer, it comes direct from the artist!

Note: Invoice in CAD, display of USD is for information only, based on a regularly updated exchange rate, shipping within one business day. No overseas shipping. The wings and tail will be taken apart to assure safe arrival, easy to re-assemble. 

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$9,110.00 CDN

$6,734.11 USD

About This Artist

Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi), is the son of Hereditary Chief George Hunt and May Hunt. Tom D. Hunt is a member of the Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, born in 1964. Tom began apprenticing in Kwakiutl art with his father at the age of twelve and...Artist bio and other available works »

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