Wild Woman of the Ocean, 25", authentic art by Chief David Mungo Knox

• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Knox, David Mungo (Hereditary Chief)
• Type: Mask

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Gorgeous new mask by Chief David Mungo Knox, Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, Pacific Northwest Coast, Canada just arrived in our Gallery. Thank you David, it's always such a pleasure to see you!

Wild Woman of the Ocean (Lady of the Sea, wife of Kumugwe)

Chief David used red cedar for this mask. Have a look at this powerful piece of Art, clearly carved with lots of respect and love for the art and history! The expression is wonderful. Copper accents added, adorned and decorated with the traditional cedar bark all around. Clean painting, deep cuts. Prepared for all hanging, signed at the back

The mask is in wonderful condition, new, signed and dated at the back. For safe shipping, top and sides will be taken off, easy to re-assemble. 

Measurements: 25" x 17" x 4" 

Meaning: Kumugwe or Qaniqilak, Copper Maker or Wealthy one is the spirit of the summer season, is often identified as the sea god, the "Undersea Chief" God of the Land beneath the sea; Kumugwe is associated with tremendous wealth and lives with his wife (the lady of the sea) in an undersea palace made of copper planks guarded by an assortment of sea creatures. It is said that the posts of this house are living sea lions and its doors are giant, snapping mouths, and that within the walls of his palace is hidden great treasure. If a mortal could reach the sea god's palace alive they would return as wealthy and powerful men, for Kumugwe can bestow not only wealth but also magical powers. 

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About This Artist

Hereditary Chief David Mungo Knox is a member of the Kwakiulth First Nations. He is the great-grandson of Chief Mungo Martin and comes from a great line of Hereditary Chiefs, Master carvers and skilled dancers. He started his carving career by...Artist bio and other available works »