Joe Bolton (Haisla, b. 1952). "Killer Whale Spirit" painted wood mask with feathers, 1997. Signed with title and date on verso, 1997. An evocative wood mask depicting a "Killer Whale Spirit" by Haisla artist Joe Bolton. Painted in hues of crimson, cobalt, and black, the anthropomorphic vizard presents hypnotic eyes with target-motif pupils, thick, arched brows, a curved nose, and broad lips, flanked by the heads of whales on each cheek. The tail of a bird is depicted on the forehead, surmounted by tufts of plumage. Joe Bolton was born in Kemano, British Columbia and has been practicing as an artist since his 30s. He has studied with many accomplished native artists including Henry Robertson, Barry Wilson and Dereck Wilson. Galleries now housing collections of Joe Bolton's work include the Royal Ontario Museum and University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology. Size: 4" W x 6" H (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; ex- LaFortune collection, BC, Canada

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#180176

Signed with title and date on verso. Some possible loss to plumage and raffia on edges. Small mark to nose and a few minor nicks in areas; none greatly affecting overall appearance of piece. Otherwise, intact and in excellent overall condition.