Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw) Bear Pole
by Henry Hunt
Description
Project to commemorate the Centenary of the Union in 1866, of the colonies on Vancouver Island, and the mainland as British Columbia.
About Henry Hunt
Dates
Kwakwaka'wakw community of Fort Rupert, B.C, Canada, 1923 - 1985
Biography
Henry Hunt, of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations, was inspired by Mungo Martin. He was married to Mungo's adopted daughter, Helen Nelson.
Resume
Hunt followed the Kwakwaka'wakw carving tradition, using minimum paint, deep cuts with traditional tools. He carved a number of totem poles.
Details
Artwork Type
First Nations
Medium
Paint on carved cedar
Reference Number
3753
Site
Upper causeway on the Inner Harbour, southeast entrance at corner of Belleville and Government Streets.
Artwork Category
Civic Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: Invitational / Commissioned
Location
Victoria > Downtown