Northwest Coast First Nations Native Wooden Art Carving Wild Woman Mask, Cedar
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Another incredible piece of true Indigenous Art from the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest coast of Canada - Guaranteed authentic - acquired from Artist direct! DZUNUKWA - Wild Woman Mask - Fabulous craftsmanship - excellent!Measurements: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" (notincl. the horse hair), 19 x 14 x 9 cmThis amazing Dzunukwa (Wild Woman) Mask is decorated withlots of white horse hair which just adds to the look of the Wild Woman. Theface is stained and painted in traditional ...colors, so rich inexpression. It's hand crafted, carved and painted by the Kwakwaka'wakwFirst Nations Master artist ALFRED ROBERTSON, originating from KingcomeInlet, British Columbia. It's made for wall hanging, hanger already attached.Signed at the back.Meaning: Dzunukwa (Wild Woman)also Tsonoqua, Tsonokwa, is a figure in Kwakwaka'wakw mythology. Sheis an ancestor of the Namgis clan through her son, Tsilwalagame. Sheis venerated as a bringer of wealth, but is also greatly feared by children, because she is also known as an ogress who steals children and carries themhome in her basket to eat. Her appearance is that of a naked, black in color, oldmonster with long pendulous breasts. She is also described as havingbedraggled hair. In masks and totem pole images she is shownwith bright red pursed lips because she is said to give off the call"Hu!" It is often told to children that the sound of the wind blowingthrough the cedar trees is actually the call of Dzunuḵ̓wa.The Artist: Alfred Robertson, Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations, was born 1950in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada.Alfred learned to carve from his father, William Robertson, and has carved withhis brother, Sampson Robertson. Alfred carves in yellow and red cedar wood. Helives now in Nanaimo andteaches basic carving skills to elementary school children. Alfred is a verywell known and very well liked Northwest Coast Native artists who ispreserving the carving traditions of his people.d teaches basic carving skillsto elementary school children. Alfred is a very well known and very wellliked Northwest Coast Native artists who is preserving the carvingtraditions of his people.If you loveauthentic native Art, please also have a look at my other listings and don'tforget to save/follow my store to make sure you don't missout, I'm adding new pieces every week - and Thank you!!! Für meine deutschsprachigen Kunden: Sollten Sie Fragen haben, bitte zögern Sie nicht mich zu kontaktieren - Vielen Dank! Applicable taxes included.
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