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Added on: Dec 27, 2000 | Hits: 6987

Felipe Horta, is a celebrated maskmaker, one of four in his village Tocuaro, Michoac?n, M?xico. Felipe began carving at the age of 12 by watching his father, Eustacio Horta, carve. His father learned from a man in the village who is now 95 years old. Felipe's masks are used for decorative purposes as well as in local, traditional dances. He primarily uses Copilillo (indigenous to Michoacan) and Avocado wood in his carvings

Added on: Dec 30, 2000 | Hits: 9398

MASTER MASKER IDA BAGUS ANOM Ida Bagus Anom was born in 1953 in Mas, Bali, in the same compound in which he and his family live today. This compound is the same place where this artist?s father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and their ancestors have lived for over 700 years. Anom inherited his artistic talents form his father, the noted maker Ida Bagus Ketut Gelodog, who taught him carving, dancing and puppetry.

Added on: Jan 16, 2001 | Hits: 7359

This third generation mask maker is exceptional and is known through out Bali and the world for his incredible artistic ability in Masking and dancing.

Added on: Jan 16, 2001 | Hits: 7413

"In what has developed into a personal journey of rediscovery of his own cultural heritage, the 32 year old Schweig has accelerated and carried his art to new heights. Corroborating with renowned West Coast painter and master carver Art Thompson of the Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth nations, Schweig has created his own, "intensely personal" series of Adoption Masks. Born from the tragic victimization he experienced at the hands of abusive adoptive parents, the Adoption Masks - titled Inuit Man Screaming - are powerful, expressively carved images of the human spirit; beautifully married elements of aesthetic beauty and vivid expressions of pain. Influenced by the artistic style of Indonesia and inspired by a child?s suffering, the masks are dedicated to all who have been uprooted from their culture and tragically victimized" (from the website - go downpage to view maskgallery )

Added on: Jan 16, 2001 | Hits: 13603

YOSHIKAWA TOURYU(Instructor of woodcraft class in Sanin-Chuo-Shimpo inc.)

Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 6123

Rick Cranston lives on Gabriola Island, where he is well known for his carved poles, masks, and painted ceremonial drums.

Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 5197

Ahousaht Band, Nuu-Chan-Nulth Tribal Nation Native artist from the west coast of Vancouver island Traditional wood masks carved by Hugh Sam Nuu-Chah-Nulth Spirits Mask (Eagles of the moon) Hugh Sam was born in Tofino, B.C. an is a member of the Ahousaht band of the Nuu-chan-nulth tribe located on the west side of Vancouver Island. Hugh's father Stanley, is a true historian and storyteller and is the speaker for the chiefs of the Wolf Clan, a privilege that was passed down from his grandfather. Hugh's mother Katie Sam, does knitting, beadwork and makes drums.

Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 7760

Gene specializes in commissions to duplicate old pieces. He carves in all styles of the northwest coast but prefers Kwaguilth and Bella Coola. Amongst his peers he is considered one of the best. His work is collected world wide.

Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 8211

Patrick Amos was born on Nootka Island located on the west coast of Vancouver Island into the Mowachaht Band, one of the fourteen member tribes of the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation. In 1979 he began carving wood, apprenticing with Tony Hunt Sr. at the Art of the Raven Gallery, in Victoria. Increasingly Patrick Amos is being commissioned for larger works and he now takes on apprentices to assist with these projects.

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Beyond his reputation as an artist, Art Thompson has also been an important educator, lecturer, and ambassador for Northwest Coast art and culture. He has traveled extensively as a guest of governments, museums and corporations to give lectures and to demonstrate Northwest Coast carving and design. He has overseen numerous collaborative projects involving the input of many artists and organizational groups. He has dedicated his time and resources in raising funds for important causes such as the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, the Multi-Cultural Centre for Camosun College, the Victoria Art Gallery and native education in British Columbia.

Added on: Jan 17, 2001 | Hits: 9940

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Added on: Jan 19, 2001 | Hits: 4987

"In the path of life, we often times are met with difficult decisions. These decisions may create varied tangents, that sometime determine, or not, the outcome of our long-sought dreams. There seems to be no real indication where all this will eventually lead, in our days as actual physical beings, although our spiritual entity is one that holds an infinite trail. The physical roles we take part in are only vessels upon which we travel and fate is a consciousness, a wind that moves us, and no one person really knows for sure in what direction it blows. "

Added on: Jan 22, 2001 | Hits: 6242

Steinen is centrally situated in an area traditionally associated with pageants and carnivals. For many years we have been carving and painting the masks used in Central Switzerland at these festivities. We also create new artistic masks for societies and individual collectors. In addition we carve small heads for carnival dolls.

Added on: Jan 30, 2001 | Hits: 4918

Mr. Salgado has been creating masks for the last 63 years. Mr. Salgado learned this skill from several mask makers of the Magdalena neighborhood where he grew up. He was the first member of his family to practice this art. His masks are currently used for festivals and carnivals in the Uruapan region. Mr. Salgado creates over 60 different masks but unfortunately most of them have to be ordered with a delivery time ranging from 2 to 4 months depending of the mask. His specialty includes the dance of the Se?or Naranjo, and the dance of the Tataqueri, Corcovi, Negritos and Viejitos.

Added on: Jan 30, 2001 | Hits: 5155

All of this artist's works are custom designed, well researched, and are created employing the highest quality materials and workmanship. Dale Faulstich's art work is grounded in a deeply rooted understanding of the stylistic tradition of the art of the indigenous people of the Northwest Coast. His work is admired by both native and non-native peoples

Added on: Jan 31, 2001 | Hits: 7918

A photo essay of the work done in the shop of Don Marianao of Suchiapa, Chiapas, Mexico. Don Mariano makes masks for several fiestas in Suchiapa and nearby villages. Workshops can be arranged, contact jack@mexiculture.com

Added on: Feb 15, 2001 | Hits: 6519

In unserer Region ist die traditionelle, urige allemannische Fasnacht zu Hause. Wir fertigen die Masken f?r ?ber 30 Z?nfte aus unserer Umgebung, nat?rlich auch f?r die Narrenzunft unseres Heimatdorfes Triberg-Nu?bach (Bild).

Added on: Feb 15, 2001 | Hits: 7596

Holzbildhauermeister - Figuren und Objekte in Holz Seestra?e1 76275 Ettlingen

Added on: Apr 09, 2001 | Hits: 5318

Holzbildhauer - Dreifaltigkeitsplatz 11 D - 94249 Bodenmais

Added on: Apr 09, 2001 | Hits: 7417

Born: 1968 Tribal Affiliation: Kwakwaka'wakw Stephen Bruce began carving in 1986 working with local carvers Ned Matilpi, Beau Dick and Wayne Alfred. Stephen's masks, talking sticks, bowls and totem poles are executed with a precise and skillful hand. In 1995 Stephen was commissioned to care a totem pole as a territorial marker for the 'Namgis First Nation cemetery boundary. He recently completed a commission for the Vancouver International Airport.

Added on: Apr 17, 2001 | Hits: 4933

Born: June 1982, Victoria Tribal Affiliation: Cree

Added on: Apr 17, 2001 | Hits: 6969

"Shawn Karpes' training began in 1982 with George Hunt Jr., Jim Gilbert and Victor Newman during a Native art program sponsored by three levels of Victoria public schools. It was here that Shawn began experimenting in three-dimensional form. In this program, Shawn concentrated on basic design, painting and wood carving. Shawn's mother, Elizabeth Karpes (nee Alfred) was working at Arts of the Raven Gallery at this time and introduced Shawn to many carvers. As Shawn had been raised in Whitehorse and lived there until 1997, the world of Northwest Coast carving was a new experience to him although one to which he was connected by birth"............more

Added on: Apr 17, 2001 | Hits: 5012

Tim Paul learned carving skills at the Arts of the Raven Gallery in Victoria in 1975. He later assisted Richard Hunt in the Royal British Columbia Museum's carving program at Thunderbird Park in Victoria. In addition to his work as an artist, Tim is dedicated to upholding the traditions of his culture through teaching...............more

Added on: Apr 17, 2001 | Hits: 4891

I am a master carver and I teach the traditional functional art of my people. I teach my people, as well as others, how to make masks, bentwood hats, traditonal clothing, skin sewing, and weapon making. I also like to teach about the cultural significance of each piece, design elements, color schemes, and how to put design elements together so they kind of have a flowing meaning or tell a story.

Added on: Apr 23, 2001 | Hits: 8376