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Mungo Martin

Mungo Martin (Nakapenkim)
Born1879 (1879)
Died(1962-08-16)August 16, 1962 (aged 82-83)
NationalityKwakwaka'wakw
Known forSculptor, Painter
MovementNorthwest Coast art
Patron(s)Royal British Columbia Museum

Chief Mungo Martin or Nakapenkem (lit. Potlatch chief "ten times over"), Datsa (lit. "grandfather"), was an important figure in Northwest Coast style art, specifically that of the Kwakwaka'wakw Aboriginal people who live in the area of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. He was a major contributor to Kwakwaka'wakw art, especially in the realm of wood sculpture and painting. He was also known as a singer and songwriter.


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