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Makah Cedar Carving by Greg Colfax

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Makah Cedar Carving by Greg Colfax
1983 Northwest Coast Makah Cedar Wood Carving by Greg Colfax (b. 1948) of Neah Bay, Washington, Makah Nation Reservation, measures 3'' x 6'' and is signed, FYI: Colfax began training as a carver in 1978. Two of his pieces were included in the traveling exhibition Lost and Found Traditions. Colfax carved a 12-foot figure of a woman drumming for the Native American Studies Program at Evergreen State College, and he also produced a 50-foot carved and painted cedar mural for the Tukwila City Hall. He has researched the collections at the Burke Museum, Royal British Columbia Museum, and the Makah Cultural and Research Center. He consults with Makah elders about the meaning and uses of art objects and utensils. Today he is a master carver in Neah Bay. In addition to his many original carvings, Colfax also restores older pieces.''