Northwest Coast Native Art Moon Mask Squamish Nation Sculpture Carving
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4329878 | Modified Item: No |
| Provenance: direct from artist | Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada |
| Tribal Affiliation: SQUAMISH | Artisan: Kurtis Morgan Antone |
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Stunning and very detailed carving in pine by First Nations artist Kurtis Antone.
It measures 11 1/2" in width, 11 1/2" in height and 4 1/2" in depth... Such a deeply carved and detailed carving ... a wonderful addition to any art collection.
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The Sisiutl is typically depicted as a double-headed serpent. Kwakwaka'wakw depictions usually show a central, humanoid face between the doubl...e heads. All three heads are usually horned, and the serpent heads typically have protruding tongues and spiral or upturned noses, with crescents along the body.[1] Among Pacific Northwest cultures, horns or plumes indicate a supernatural being. The spiral nose (or "inflated nostrils") motif is used on Hamatsa masks depicting Baxbaxwalanuksiwe, where it indicates hunger (dilated nostrils to sniff out food). The protruding tongue is associated with lightning, supernatural power, and the transfer of power from an animal source to a novice. Crescents may represent stylised scales or the segments of a caterpillar.[1]Where a central humanoid head is depicted, it most often is taken to represent Baxbaxwalanuksiwe, although it has also been associated with Qomoqua. In the northern grubworm variant, the central head is believed to be the princess who suckled the grubworm.[1]
KURTIS MORGAN ANTON
Kurtis Antone was born in North Vancouver, B.C., in 1970 and he took a keen interest in wood carving at the age of eight years old.He would carve under the guidance and direction of his brothers Roger and Mike Antone. He has been carving since 1988 and Kurtis is an adaptable artist who uses red and yellow cedar and pine. Aside from his brothers, his teachers were Pat Natrall Sr. and Percy Paul. Both these master carvers have passed away and left Kurtis the knowledge of the heritage of the design he uses.Kurtis has developed his own unique West Coast style, incorporating images of animals that come from family crests and legends common to the Coast Salish Community. These stories and myths have been his inspiration throughout his carving years. In the last few years he has created some very special large carvings, like transformation masks and sun masks, as well as large eagle head mask. His work presents itself very impressive. His carving and painting are clean and his choice of creation is always unique.He hopes each piece of his art would bring the collectors joy and wisdom. His work can be found in private collections throughout Canada and United States.
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Stunning and very detailed carving in pine by First Nations artist Kurtis Antone.
It measures 11 1/2" in width, 11 1/2" in height and 4 1/2" in depth... Such a deeply carved and detailed carving ... a wonderful addition to any art collection.
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The Sisiutl is typically depicted as a double-headed serpent. Kwakwaka'wakw depictions usually show a central, humanoid face between the doubl...e heads. All three heads are usually horned, and the serpent heads typically have protruding tongues and spiral or upturned noses, with crescents along the body.[1] Among Pacific Northwest cultures, horns or plumes indicate a supernatural being. The spiral nose (or "inflated nostrils") motif is used on Hamatsa masks depicting Baxbaxwalanuksiwe, where it indicates hunger (dilated nostrils to sniff out food). The protruding tongue is associated with lightning, supernatural power, and the transfer of power from an animal source to a novice. Crescents may represent stylised scales or the segments of a caterpillar.[1]Where a central humanoid head is depicted, it most often is taken to represent Baxbaxwalanuksiwe, although it has also been associated with Qomoqua. In the northern grubworm variant, the central head is believed to be the princess who suckled the grubworm.[1]
KURTIS MORGAN ANTON
Kurtis Antone was born in North Vancouver, B.C., in 1970 and he took a keen interest in wood carving at the age of eight years old.He would carve under the guidance and direction of his brothers Roger and Mike Antone. He has been carving since 1988 and Kurtis is an adaptable artist who uses red and yellow cedar and pine. Aside from his brothers, his teachers were Pat Natrall Sr. and Percy Paul. Both these master carvers have passed away and left Kurtis the knowledge of the heritage of the design he uses.Kurtis has developed his own unique West Coast style, incorporating images of animals that come from family crests and legends common to the Coast Salish Community. These stories and myths have been his inspiration throughout his carving years. In the last few years he has created some very special large carvings, like transformation masks and sun masks, as well as large eagle head mask. His work presents itself very impressive. His carving and painting are clean and his choice of creation is always unique.He hopes each piece of his art would bring the collectors joy and wisdom. His work can be found in private collections throughout Canada and United States.
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