Artist: Patrick ("Pat") Amos, 1957 -  , Nootka Island, British Columbia, Canada

Born on Friendly Cove, Nootka Island on the West coast of Vancouver Island 

Mowachaht band of the  Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation

Artwork: Original Cedar Mask, Fool, hand carved and painted, as shown in photo

Note: The dark wood background behind the mask in the photos is not a part of the artwork

Medium: Yellow cedar, Pacific Northwest coast

Subject: The Fool or Fool Dancer, traditional

Signature: On reverse, Original, by hand, Pat Amos, in pencil

Identified: On reverse, Original, by hand, Kwa-Giulth, Noohlmahl, Fool Mask, West Coast, all in pencil

Kwa-Giulth is a reference to Kwakwakwaka'wakw, aka Kwakiutl, and the original inhabitants of Northern Vancouver Island

Dated: Original, by hand, Aug. 88, in pencil

This mask has braided bark used to resemble hair, and feathers at the top

Color: Natural yellow cedar, with traditional red, blue and black painted design

Size: Approx. and irregular, 17 1/2 Height x 9 Width x 9 Depth, all in inches 

Condition: Mint / Near Mint. A fine example

Patrick began carving wood in 1979 under the direction of Hereditary Chief Tony Hunt Sr.

This mask is exceptional with its deep carving, scale, and highly sculptural fine detail 

A highly talented carver and and exceptional mask

Patrick's artworks include international collections, commissioned art, and carving at the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, BC

Highly collectible and recommended

Provenance: Private collection, Victoria, BC

Our Ref. # 1500 

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