Description: Offered byAntique American Indian Art, LLC--- AAIA --- Northwest Coast Kwakwaka'wakw Eagle Mask : George Hunt Jr 1977 9" h x 18" l without bark There is an old crack which is glued.... could have happened at time of carving George Hunt Jr. CULTURAL GROUP:Kwakwaka'wakw BORN:April 30, 1958 BIRTHPLACE:Campbell River, BC George's Native name is Nas-u-niz, meaning "Light Beyond the World." At an early age, George learned how to carve from his father, George Hunt Sr. In addition, his step-Great-Grandfather was the famous Kwakwaka'wakw carver, Mungo Martin. George is an accomplished artist, and is also a well-known and respected traditional dancer amongst the Tlingit, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Mawachaht Nations. He was initiated into the exclusive Hamat'sa dance society at the age of sixteen by his paternal grandfather, Chief Thomas Hunt. George apprenticed with Tony Hunt, John Livingston, Calvin Hunt, and Sam Henderson, and has been carving since 1972. His original works of art are sought-after, and exist within private and public collections, as well as galleries and museums around the world. Most of George's pieces are extremely intricate and highly detailed. ---- George is an accomplished artist, and is also a well-known and respected traditional dancer amongst the Tlingit, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Mawachaht Nations. George was initiated into the Hamatsa Society and began learning the inherited dance steps at the age of sixteen by his paternal grandfather, Chief Thomas Hunt.Welcome to Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc (AAIA) eBay ListingsAs the nation’s leading gallery of Antique North American Indian Art and Artifacts, we invite you to consider the beautiful art and artifacts that we list on eBay with full confidence in the authenticity and legality of the item, in the accuracy of the listing, and in the professionalism that we demonstrate in processing each transaction. Celebrating over 45 years in business, Matt Wood and Len Wood are founding members of ATADA (Antique Tribal Arts and Dealers Association), and we provide you, the collector, a unique opportunity to buy directly from our gallery inventory via eBay. We offer Certificates of Authenticity, a 7-day home inspection period allowing returns for full refunds (less shipping/insurance costs), and a lifetime trade-back policy (call for details). We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you. Thank you for looking! SHIPMENTWe package all items for shipment in the utmost professional manner, and all shipments are fully insured. Please read our Store Policies for all of our shipping information.PLEASE FOLLOW US on eBay - If you hit the FOLLOW THIS SELLER link on the top right of this listing under the Seller Information button, you will be able to get the early notices of our new additions and sales. We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months.
Price: 2847.5 USD
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
End Time: 2023-11-22T22:26:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artisan: George Hunt Jr
Tribal Affiliation: Kwakwaka'wakw
