SIGNED BEAU DICK BUKWUS MASK, 1988. Dated 1988. Hand-carved wooden Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous ceremonial mask signed by artist BEAU DICK 1955-2017who was a highly renowned and influential master carver and ceremonial dancer. The writing on the back reads "BOO QUO LO" and "WILD MAN". "Boo Quo Lo" is a phonetic spelling for Bukwus (or Bukas), which means "Wild Man of the Woods" or "Man of the Sea." Bukwus is a major figure in Kwakwa?ka??wakw mythology, a ghostly spirit that lures the souls of the drowned to his undersea realm. The mask is carved with a strong, stylized face, painted a dominant vibrant green with black, white, and red accents. The long, dark, wavy hair adds to the "Wild Man" appearance. - Height: 11 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000
Approx. dated 1988. In fair condition. Item has a few smudges.
