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20th Century Mask God of the Undersea World by Stanley Clifford Hunt

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20th Century Mask God of the Undersea World by Stanley Clifford Hunt Signed A striking, graphic mask in the immediately identifiable North West Coast tradition.. The mask is expertly carved with clean lines and bold use of primary colors, creating a compelling mask. The mask is signed in pencil "Stan Hunt" and dated "79". Stan is a Kwakiutl (Kwakwa_ka_'wakw) artist and a member of the well-known Hunt family of carvers and artists. Written below the signature is the title of the mask “Kwa-Gulth, Komo-Gwa”, which means Wealthy One who is the god of the undersea world and is known as Copper-Maker.
  • Creator:
    Stan Hunt (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MO# 0431stDibs: LU177827791583

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