Northwest Coast Indigenous Artist

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Kwagiulth
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Richard Hunt, born in 1951, is from Alert Bay, B.C., although he has spent most of his life in Victoria. Here he absorbed much of traditional Kwa-Gulth culture through his family's involvement in totem carving projects at the B.C. Provincial Museum. Richard began carving at the museum in 1972, leaving the position of chief carver in 1986 to pursue a freelance career. He works primarily in wood, but also paints and most recently has begun silver engraving. An important part of his artistic activity is producing pieces for ceremonial use and Richard himself is an accomplished dancer, owning the hamat'sa dance two times over. From his home studio in Victoria Richard creates his art which is in great demand; in his leisure time he enjoys competitive sports. In 1991 Richard was the recipient of the Order of British Columbia and in 1994 became a member of the prestigious Order of Canada.

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