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Artworks
CHARLIE DAWSON, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW
Man of the Woods, Ba̱k’wa̱s (Wild Man) Mask, c. 1980scedar wood, hammered cedar bark and stain, 12.5 x 10 x 6 in (31.8 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm)
with an affixed label, "Man of the / Woods / Carved by / Charlie Dawson / Gilford Isl / [?] / Alert Bay, B.C.";
inscribed in ink, in an unknown hand, with a registration number [?], "149".12.5 x 10 x 6 inLOT 87
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900Further images
There is something to be said for the simplicity of a carved mask without paint, especially for a presence like Ba̱k’wa̱s. Through tones and shadows, the pronounced brow ridge and...There is something to be said for the simplicity of a carved mask without paint, especially for a presence like Ba̱k’wa̱s. Through tones and shadows, the pronounced brow ridge and black hole-like eyes create an intense gaze back towards the viewer. The nose is more bulbous than the usual hooked, but his mouth still sports pursed lips that turn into a frown on the edges. Topped with the quintessential untamed hair, this mask highlights the iconic features that embody Ba̱k’wa̱s’s connection to the wilderness.Provenance
An Ontario Collection.
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