James Leslie

Country/Region: Northwest Coast (view other artists)

Tribe: Métis

James Leslie (b. 1952) of Métis descent, began carving in early adulthood. He has trained with such renowned artists as Tony Hunt Jr., Pat Amos, and Gene Brabant.

James Leslie specializes in masks and rattles most often carved in red cedar. His work is well rooted in the traditions of the Kwakwaka'wakw and the Bella Coola cultural groups.

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