Frank Nelson

Country/Region: Northwest Coast (view other artists)

Tribe: Kwakwaka'wakw

Frank Nelson (b. 1945) was born at Gilford Island BC. He is a member of the Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribe of Kingcome Inlet.

In 1974, Frank Nelson began carving under the auspices of the gallery Arts of the Raven, owned by his cousin Chief Tony Hunt. There, he learned his craft from such accomplished artists as Chief Henry Hunt, Ross Hunt, Calvin Hunt, George Hunt Jr., Oscar Matilipi and John Livingston. It was under the wing of Arts of the Raven that Frank Nelson began to understand the gift given to us by the Creator (our culture) and all the aspects of the discipline that comes with it. The years spent with Arts of the Raven, allowed Frank the privilege of participating in countless art shows not only in North America but also in Germany.

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