First Nations Mask

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by cxgirl, May 26, 2018.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I picked up this mask today, it is signed but I'm not finding any information on the carver other than a listing on liveauctonworld but it has no information on him. I can find other artists with the same last name.
    Sean Simeon, the date looks like 08, I can't figure out what the word is underneath the signature. Maybe Komaku__a.
    Any information appreciated.
    thanks for looking
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  2. Huntingtreasure

    Huntingtreasure Well-Known Member

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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    HA!.....looks like is 'says' Komokwa !!!!!;):hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
    Simeon is a large family of carvers.....this guy I don't know....but likely related to Carl...
    This is ( no offense..) a young carver banging out tourist works ...
    maybe...someday....he'll get better....maybe he already has......
    but not here !
     
  4. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    thanks komokwa! No offence taken:) . The lady I bought it from bought it at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal so a tourist piece makes sense.
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I've been there...several times....& I kinda miss it !
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    My first thought too, and it does.:happy:
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    a Komokwa mask comes in many styles....& even several similar names...
    but most classic Kwakiutl designs include a crown on the head...

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    after that.....
    artists can and do add any number of Komokwas helpers, subjects, minions, and sea creatures........

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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I would expect no less for Komokwa.:)
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :hilarious::hilarious::kiss:
     
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