Mask - Owl
$1,600.00
Description
The Owl mask was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist, Gilbert Dawson.
Owl is wise, has foresight, and is the keeper of sacred knowledge.
8" x 11"
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Gilbert Dawson is from Alert Bay. Gilbert holds Wolf, Sun, and Sisiutl as his crests. He has been carving since 1995. Gilbert has worked with Beau Dick, Bruce Alfred, Sam Shaughnessy, Don Svanvyc, Joe Pederson, and Joe Wilson. He has also immersed himself in the Kwak'wala language, and has learned more than 75 ceremonial songs.
