We request that all purchases remain in the gallery until the end of the exhibition. * These works will be available for sale at 9am, September 20. Please contact the gallery by FAX (250) 383-9399 or Phone (250) 383-8224. **These works are subject to presale.

TONY HUNT JR. Kwak waka'wakw artist Tony Hunt Jr. was born in 1961 into a wealth of tradition. His great-grandfather Mungo Martin has been credited with much of the revitalization of the Kwak waka'wakw culture in the latter half of the last century. His late grandfather Henry Hunt and his father, Hereditary Chief Tony Hunt, are both renowned Kwak waka'wakw carvers. Tony Jr. is a highly accomplished artist, receiving particular acclaim as a mask maker. His work is sought by both museums and private collectors in many parts of the world. His family crests are "Raven" and "Sisiutl". Tony is an initiated "Hamatsa" dancer and has inherited the rights to many high ranking dances belonging to his family.

Tony Hunt Jr. Raven Headdress * red cedar, cedar bark, paint, length 24 inches Price: $7,500 CDN

Tony Hunt Jr. Sun Mask with Raven Design red cedar, paint, length 51 inches Price: $6,800 CDN

Tony Hunt Jr. Ghost Mask ** red cedar, horse hair, paint, height 20.5 inches long Price: $7,000 CDN

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Tony Hunt Jr. Southern Kwagulth Moon Mask with Raven Design ** red cedar, paint, height 20 inches Price: $5,600 CDN

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Shawn Karpes "Four Faces of Raven" Model Totem Pole * red and yellow cedar, paint height 41 inches Price: $7,500 CDN

Shawn Karpes Dorsal Fin - Human and Thunderbird red cedar, abalone, paint height 43 inches Price: $4,500 CDN

Shawn Karpes Carved Raven Finned Killerwhale Cane ** cascara wood, abalone, length 36 inches Price: $2,600 CDN

Shawn Karpes Cradle Rattle with Painted Raven Design red cedar, paint, length 23.5 inches Price: $1,600 CDN

LUKE MARSTON Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, born in 1976, has grown up in a family of artists and has been carving since he was a child. Both his parents, Jane and David Marston, are experienced carvers who provided Luke with his introduction to the art and skill of carving. When first working Luke sought guidance from Nisga'a carver, Wayne Young. Simon Charlie has also been an influential teacher and Luke assisted him in the creation of four house posts. More recently he has been working at Thunderbird Park and has been influenced by artists there, in particular Shawn Karpes. In addition to his wood carving Luke enjoys the medium of silver for expressing the legends and designs of the Coast Salish people.

Luke Marston Shaman Mask with Raven and Bear Helpers * red and yellow cedar, maple eyes, shell operculum, horsehair height 19 inches Price: $2,800 CDN

Luke Marston Raven Bowl * alder Length: 14" Price: $6,000 CDN

Luke Marston Raven ** alder, abalone, cedar bark eyes, height with stand: 17.5 inches height without stand: 8 inches Price: $2,800

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RON TELEK Ron Telek born in 1962 is a member of the Eagle clan of the Nisga'a nation. He has been carving since high school and has been working seriously as an artist since 1985. He acknowledges his uncle Norman Tait as a major influence however Ron has developed his own distinctive personal interpretation of the Nisga'a tradition. Ron's main medium is wood, primarily alder, but he also creates works using moose antler, mastadon ivory and periphorite. He often incorporates other materials such as bone, abalone and horsehair into his unique and masterful carvings.

Ron Telek Shaman Transforming under the Rays of the Moon * alder height 20 inches Price: $10,000 CDN

Ron Telek The Frog Who Wished He Was A Shark Transforming Under the Rays of the Moon** alder, 45inches work-in-progress Price: $26,000 CDN

Ron Telek The Frog Who Wished He Was A Shark Transforming Under the Rays of the Moon** (detail)

WAYNE YOUNG Nisga'a/Haida artist Wayne Young was born in 1959 and loved to draw from an early age. He received his first instruction in the techniques of Northwest Coast design at the age of fifteen and his first teacher was Dempsey Bob. From the mid eighties Wayne started to carve and dance. Well equipped by the instruction he received from his internationally renowned uncle Norman Tait, He embarked on a solo career. Wayne has received wide recognition for his totem poles carved from alder and also for his graphic ability which can be seen in both three and two dimensional works. His carvings are in collections around the world.

Wayne Young The Big Fisherman mask** (work-in-progress) alder and horsehair height 15 inches Price: $5,500 CDN

Wayne Young Raven Steals the Light Drum** hide and paint, diameter: 24.25 inches Price: $3,500 CDN

Wayne Young Bear Mother Drum** hide and paint, diameter (point-to-point): 33.75 inches Price: $4,500 CDN

The following are works-in-progress by Wayne Young, please contact Alcheringa Gallery: Carved Otter, Raven, Wolf and Dragonfly Cane ** length 36 inches alder Price: on request Thetchitiah as Ermine mask ** length 12 inches alder Price: on request

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