Canada, British Columbia, First Nations. Tony Hunt Jr. (Kwakwaka'wakw / Kwakiutl / Kwagiulth, 1961-2017), ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE. An impressive mask, skillfully hand-carved from brown cedarwood to present an expressive visage of drilled, annular eyes beneath huge, incised brows, a broad nose with delineated flared nostrils, prominent cheekbones, sunken cheeks, and full projecting lips held open as though mid-chant or song. This fascinating face all sits between a large, curved brow and a pointed chin. An intriguing example! Size: 5.4" W x 6.5" H (13.7 cm x 16.5 cm)

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... Hunt's work is sought around the world and was part of the exhibition Chiefly Feasts that was shown at the Royal B.C. Museum and the Burke museum in Seattle."

Provenance: private Arlington, Virginia, USA collection

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Signed "Tony Hunt" in pencil on verso. Some light nicks and minor abrasions, as shown. A few perforations to verso, likely from previous wear or display. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina.