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Kwakwaka’wakw
artist Rupert Scow a created this handmade mask from traditional red cedar.
The piece is masterfully carved, displaying clean cuts, vibrant colours,
lovely symmetry and nice depth. The mask has been adorned with traditional
cedar bark hair and two abalone inlays have been incorporated into the
design. Rupert has signed the back of the piece and I will provide a copy
of his biography to the winner. Shipping: Canada $16.00,
United States $18.00, International $20.00. Free shipping within North America when 2 or more current listings are purchased.
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BEAR
Bear is one of the most
prevalent figures in crest and shamanic art, as well as in myths. It
is considered to be a close relation of humankind, perhaps because of
physical characteristics such as size appearance, and expression, and
behaviors such as standing on tow hind legs, gathering plants and berries,
fishing and nurturing young.
As a close relation, the bear is a link between the human and non-human
animal realms, as well as between the secular natural realm and the
divine or supernatural. Due to their strength and fierceness, bears
are frequently the guardians, protectors and helping spirits of warriors.
Bear is depicted with a wide mouth, lips and teeth; a short, flat, broad
snout; short squared ears; ovoid eyes; large, clawed feet; and little
or no tail. The tongues is sometimes protruding and extending downwards.
Bear depictions may feature stippled surfaces representing thick fur.
Sometimes a grizzly bear will have prominent fangs, while a black or
brown bear will have teeth but no fangs.
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RUPERT
SCOW
Birth Place: Alert Bay,
British Columbia.
Birth Date: 1957
Affiliation: Kwakwaka’wakw
The Scow family, known as
“The people of the Bear” are from the village of Gwayasdums
on Gilford Island. The Scow’s claim the Bear and Sisiutl, or double
headed sea serpent, as family crests.
Rupert comes from a long line of carvers and respected elders, including
his great grandfather Mungo Martin and great grandfather Chief Johnny
Scow. Rupert has five brothers, all of whom are exceptional carvers.
Under the guidance of Wayne Alfred, Vince Shaughnessy, and Stephen Bruce,
Rupert began carving cedar in 1991, creating masks, rattles, bowls, poles
and transformation masks. Having mastered the art of woodcarving, Rupert
completed the Native Education Center’s jewelry course in 2008,
and now volunteers his time teaching aspiring First Nations carvers in
the lower mainland.
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Treasures: Native Art Gallery
Payment:
Please contact me for additional payment options. Buyers within British
Columbia pay 12% GST/PST, Canadian buyers outside of BC pay local tax
rates.
Guarantee:
All items are fully guaranteed for quality. Refund of auction amount (buyer
must contact me within 5 days of receiving the item) if not satisfied.
Shipping:
I ship all items (Canada and the United States) with Canada Post Expedited
Parcel, which provides a tracking number. I will ship multiple purchases
together to save the purchaser shipping charges. For additional shipping
options, please contact me. Insurance charges are included in the price
of shipping. Freight charges will be adjusted (downward only) according
to the buyers proximity to British Columbia. |