1st Nation Native Art Face Profile Wood Carving Salish Rocky Mathias Joe

Vtg Native Art 1st Nation Face Profile Wood Carving Signed Rocky Mathias Joe 84 This left facing side profile portrait was carved from one piece of wood. It depicts a man with his hair tied back by a medallion. The medallion looks like a sun. It has a leather hanging hook at the back and is ready to hang. This portrait measures 14.6" x 7.6". It is signed Rocky Mathias Joe '84. Rocky Mathias Joe is a close descendant of both Chief Joe Capilano (AKA Sa7plek or Kiyapalanexw) (c. 1854-1910) and Chief Mathias Joe (1887-1966) of the Squamish Nation. The Squamish Nation is a Coast Salish Nation with a strong culture and a rich history that spans millennia. The front of this carving is in excellent condition for a vintage plaque. It's made out of very sensitive wood and is easily marked, even by a fingernail. It has surface marks from some of its admirers over the years. The back shows some hairline splits as pictured.