Kwakiulth 5 figure RAVEN Canoe by Jimmy Joseph

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• Artist: Joseph, Jimmy
• Nation: Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) First Nations
• Type: Sculpture

Very impressive piece of Indigenous Art

Canou with 5 figures: Raven, Sun, Human, Eagle and Wolf

Very rich and detailed carving - each figurine is rich in expression and has movable arms. Very intense painting, solid cedar, a very special piece! Hand carved by Jimmy Joseph - 

Measurements: 31" long, 2.5" wide, total height to ray of Sun figurine: 11"

This piece does show signs of use, there are also some old restorations, professionally done, you won't see it unless you know it. Have a close look

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About This Artist

Johnny Michael James (Jimmy) Joseph was born in Alert Bay, British Columbia in May 13, 1957.  Johnny is Kwakiutl and feels that he is not from one single place as he has family from many different areas.  Johnny was given a hamatsa from...Artist bio and other available works »