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THBHuge First Nations 'Huk Huk Mask' by Tony Hunt Jr
Lot 190
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Tony Hunt Jr. (First Nations Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw / Kwakiutl , 1961 - 2017) "Huk Huk Mask," wood & raffia, ca. 1994 CE. A hand carved cedar wood raven head mask of massive proportions known as a Huk Huk with attached raffia and brightly painted formline motifs. The beak is articulated, making a clacking noise that imitates the sound these birds make. On the interior of the beak is the artist's signature, mask name, and date. Huk Huk sometimes spelled Hokhokw - is part of the flock of cannibalistic bird & sky assistants to the cannibal woman, Baxwbakwalanuxwsiwe. Their power is harnessed by the Hamastsa Society dances. Tony Hunt Jr. was a celebrated master carver and hamatsa dancer from a long family line of Kwakiutl carvers. Some of his work was part of the exhibition "Chiefly Feasts" that was shown at the Royal B.C. Museum and the Seattle Burke Museum. Size: 51" L x 9" W x 14" H (129.5 cm x 22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); 43" H (109.2 cm) on included custom stand
The Hamatsa dance ceremony is performed during the initiation of a new member. This particular ceremony dramatizes the struggle of good and evil forces for the young initiate’s soul. The ravenous birds try to lure the young person into the dark realm, while the family and tribe work tirelessly to liberate the forces of evil from the young person's soul. When the initiation ceremony concludes (which can take several days), the forces of good, with any luck, have prevailed and the young initiate is ready to be a productive, positive contributing member to the Hamatsa society and the tribe.
Tony Hunt Jr.'s obituary in the Victoria, BC, Times Colonist (October 15, 2017) discusses his distinguished heritage and impressive artistic skill: "Tony Hunt Jr. was... part of a renowned family of carvers and artists that includes his grandfather Henry Hunt and his great-grandfather Mungo Martin. His father, Tony Hunt Sr., hereditary chief of the Kwakwaka’wakw people of Fort Rupert, is also an artist, as are his uncles Richard Hunt and Stan Hunt.
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection
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#181860Some shedding and fraying to raffia when handled. A few minor scuffs to the painted surfaces, otherwise excellent. Signed by artist on interior.Condition
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