Native American, Pacific Northwest, Lelooska of the Kwakwaka'wakw people (Kwakiutl), ca. 1970 CE, created by Lelooska (Don Smith, 1933-1996). A striking carved and painted wooden figure of a woman, dressed in sewn, soft leather clothing and holding a bundle of sticks on her back with a leather strap around her forehead. The underside is stamped twice with "Hard carved by Lelooska". Size: 3.4" W x 6.75" H (8.6 cm x 17.1 cm); comes in custom glass and wood display case which is: 8" L x 8" W x 10" H (20.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
In addition to being a celebrated artist and storyteller, Lelooska had a keen interest in studying many different aspects of Native American culture, especially those linked to the Pacific Northwest, including speaking several Native American languages. In 1977 he created the Lelooska Foundation, which, along with the advice of chiefs and tribal elders, allowed him to create a living history program that continues to this day. Lelooska was born of Cherokee heritage, and was adopted in adulthood by the Kwakiutl Sewid clan (Kwakwaka'wakw). His peak years of fame and artistic output were from the 1970s to the early 1990s, and his shows attracted as many as 30,000 people per year.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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Condition
Stamped, "Hand carved by Lelooska". In excellent condition with very light wear commensurate with age.