Vintage Woodpecker Mask, 18", hand carved, fabulous piece by Tim Paul

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Vintage Woodpecker Mask, 18", hand carved, fabulous piece by Tim Paul

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Another beautiful piece of true Indigenous art – superb quality!

Vintage Woodpecker Mask by Tim Paul, a member of the Hesquiaht tribe of the Nuu-chah-Nulth (Nootka) Nation, originating from Zeballos in the Esperanza Inlet in British Columbia, Canada's Pacific Northwest Coast. 

This is one of Tim's earlier pieces, dated 1991 and it's absolutely fabulous. He began to work under Henry Hunt and is looking back on a 60+ year career. Please take the time to read his biography provided below, it’s so impressive and a truly interesting read.

This is a large mask. As always, he worked a large piece of red cedar, detailed and meticulous carving lines. Powerful expression, hand painted woodpecker design, contemporary and traditional. Just a marvelous piece. Decorated with white feathers and horse hair, signed at the back, prepared for wall hanging.

Measurements: 18” x 12” x 10” - 37" total height incl. horse hair

Meaning: Woodpeckers are considered lucky birds and are associated with home, safety and motherly protection. They are seen as a helpful spirit which protects and guides the growth of home and family. In some tribes, woodpeckers are considered medicine birds, and woodpecker scalps and feathers have traditionally been used to adorn ceremonial objects, headdresses, and dance regalia. Woodpecker is an important clan crest in some Northwest Coast tribes and can sometimes be found carved on totem poles.

Woodpecker is intelligent and knowledgeable. She teaches us about her tireless quest to seek knowledge and discoveries, secure her well-being with perseverance, and fiercely protect her progeny. The drumming of the Woodpecker is associated with nature’s heartbeat. They embody our bond with Mother Earth.

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$6,850.00 CDN

$5,022.42 USD

About This Artist

Tim Paul is a member of the Hesquiaht tribe from the Nuu-Chah-Nulth first nation. He is a master carver, born 1950 in the village of Zeballos in the Esperanza Inlet, BC, Canada’s Pacific Northwest Coast. He was raised by...Artist bio and other available works »

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