Barry Scow Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Barry Scow Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 01, 2024
First Nations Pugwis Mask (Sea Spirit) by Barry Scow
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
**Originally Listed At $2500** Barry Scow, (First Nations Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw, b. 1964) "Pugwis Mask." A hand carved wood red cedar wood and horsehair mask of a sea spirit known as Pugwis, (Pookmis or Pookoobs) that represents a drowned whaler or Wild Man of the Sea, with a fish-like face: pursed lips, wrinkled and sunken eye sockets that symbolize whirlpools. A pair of horn like ears are attached separately to the sides, the lobes carved into grinning faces that may represent additional spirits. The interior is signed and titled "'Pugwis' Barry Scow Hilamas." Barry Scow is a member of the Kwikwasutinux First Nation from Alert Bay, British Columbia, his title "Hilmas" indicates he is a hereditary chief. He apprenticed with the late Joe Peters Jr for several years, and later with master carvers Beau Dick and Wayne Alfred. Size: 18" L x 10" W (45.7 cm x 25.4 cm); hair adds additional: 19" L (48.3 cm) The Pugmis spirit is a mythical being in many tribes along the Northwest Coast, with slight variations in the stories and spellings. He is often associated with healing or resurrection, and known to the Haida as Gagiid, and to the Tlingit as Land Otter. To the Kwakwaka'wakw he is sometimes referred to as a Merman, or the keeper of drowned souls. It is said that when a whaler drowns at sea, Pugmis swallows their spirit and carries it back to their home village, then blows it back out during the memorial ceremony. Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #181814
Artemis Gallery
Feb. 09, 2024
First Nations Cedar Pugwis Spirit Mask by Barry Scow
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Barry Scow, (First Nations Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw, b. 1964) "Pugwis Mask." A hand carved wood red cedar wood and horsehair mask of a sea spirit known as Pugwis, (Pookmis or Pookoobs) that represents a drowned whaler or Wild Man of the Sea, with a fish-like face: pursed lips, wrinkled and sunken eye sockets that symbolize whirlpools. A pair of horn like ears are attached separately to the sides, the lobes carved into grinning faces that may represent additional spirits. The interior is signed and titled "'Pugwis' Barry Scow Hilamas." Barry Scow is a member of the Kwikwasutinux First Nation from Alert Bay, British Columbia, his title "Hilmas" indicates he is a hereditary chief. He apprenticed with the late Joe Peters Jr for several years, and later with master carvers Beau Dick and Wayne Alfred. Size: 18" L x 10" W (45.7 cm x 25.4 cm); hair adds additional: 19" L (48.3 cm) The Pugmis spirit is a mythical being in many tribes along the Northwest Coast, with slight variations in the stories and spellings. He is often associated with healing or resurrection, and known to the Haida as Gagiid, and to the Tlingit as Land Otter. To the Kwakwaka'wakw he is sometimes referred to as a Merman, or the keeper of drowned souls. It is said that when a whaler drowns at sea, Pugmis swallows their spirit and carries it back to their home village, then blows it back out during the memorial ceremony. Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #181814
Artemis Gallery
Jan. 11, 2024
First Nations Cedar Pugwis Spirit Mask by Barry Scow
Est: $4,500 - $6,000
Barry Scow, (First Nations Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw, b. 1964) "Pugwis Mask." A hand carved wood red cedar wood and horsehair mask of a sea spirit known as Pugwis, (Pookmis or Pookoobs) that represents a drowned whaler or Wild Man of the Sea, with a fish-like face: pursed lips, wrinkled and sunken eye sockets that symbolize whirlpools. A pair of horn like ears are attached separately to the sides, the lobes carved into grinning faces that may represent additional spirits. The interior is signed and titled "'Pugwis' Barry Scow Hilamas." Barry Scow is a member of the Kwikwasutinux First Nation from Alert Bay, British Columbia, his title "Hilmas" indicates he is a hereditary chief. He apprenticed with the late Joe Peters Jr for several years, and later with master carvers Beau Dick and Wayne Alfred. Size: 18" L x 10" W (45.7 cm x 25.4 cm); hair adds additional: 19" L (48.3 cm) The Pugmis spirit is a mythical being in many tribes along the Northwest Coast, with slight variations in the stories and spellings. He is often associated with healing or resurrection, and known to the Haida as Gagiid, and to the Tlingit as Land Otter. To the Kwakwaka'wakw he is sometimes referred to as a Merman, or the keeper of drowned souls. It is said that when a whaler drowns at sea, Pugmis swallows their spirit and carries it back to their home village, then blows it back out during the memorial ceremony. Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #181814
Artemis Gallery
Dec. 07, 2023
First Nations Cedar Pugwis Spirit Mask by Barry Scow
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Barry Scow, (First Nations Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw, b. 1964) "Pugwis Mask." A hand carved wood red cedar wood and horsehair mask of a sea spirit known as Pugwis, (Pookmis or Pookoobs) that represents a drowned whaler or Wild Man of the Sea, with a fish-like face: pursed lips, wrinkled and sunken eye sockets that symbolize whirlpools. A pair of horn like ears are attached separately to the sides, the lobes carved into grinning faces that may represent additional spirits. The interior is signed and titled "'Pugwis' Barry Scow Hilamas." Barry Scow is a member of the Kwikwasutinux First Nation from Alert Bay, British Columbia, his title "Hilmas" indicates he is a hereditary chief. He apprenticed with the late Joe Peters Jr for several years, and later with master carvers Beau Dick and Wayne Alfred. Size: 18" L x 10" W (45.7 cm x 25.4 cm); hair adds additional: 19" L (48.3 cm) The Pugmis spirit is a mythical being in many tribes along the Northwest Coast, with slight variations in the stories and spellings. He is often associated with healing or resurrection, and known to the Haida as Gagiid, and to the Tlingit as Land Otter. To the Kwakwaka'wakw he is sometimes referred to as a Merman, or the keeper of drowned souls. It is said that when a whaler drowns at sea, Pugmis swallows their spirit and carries it back to their home village, then blows it back out during the memorial ceremony. Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #181814
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 10, 2022
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast Raven Mask 10"w x 35"d x 47"h
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast Raven Mask Alert Bay, British Columbia, circa 1990 red cedar, acrylic paint, cloth, cedar bark unmarked 10"w x 35"d x 47"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 10, 2022
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast transformation Hilamas mask closed: 21"w x 20"d x 23"h
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast transformation Hilamas mask Alert Bay, British Columbia, circa 1990 red cedar wood, acrylic paint, cloth, cedar bark pencil signature and notes to back closed: 21"w x 20"d x 23"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 25, 2020
Barry Scow (b.1964 Kwakwaka'wakw) Ghost Mask Painted Cedar 17''x8''x6''.
Est: $400 - $800
Barry Scow (b.1964 Kwakwaka'wakw) Ghost Mask Painted Cedar 17''x8''x6''. A carved and polychrome painted cedar mask with abalone applied eyes and teeth (one chipped). Signed and dated on verso. Overall excellent condition. From the Ralph & Terrel Kaplan Collection. Proceeds to benefit The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Center of Orcas Island, Washington.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 18, 2017
Northwest Coast Wood Fool Mask (Noothluma Hilamas). Master Native Carver Barry Scow (Alert Bay, British Columbia, b.1964)
Est: $300 - $500
Northwest Coast carved Noothluma Hilamas (fool mask) signed, dated and titled by the native carver Barry Scow. Polychrome painted carved wood with applied straw hair, signed and titled by the carver Barry Scow (view interior photo). Mastercarver Barry Scow (Alert Bay, British Columbia, b.1964). Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwagiulth) artist. View title and signature on interior of wood mask. Dimension: 20"hgt. x 12.25" w. x 9" dp. Condition: very good estate condition, strong distinct colors, no repairs. Provenance: Norwalk, Connecticut estate
Kensington Estate Auctions
Jul. 13, 2014
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast Mask
Est: $500 - $700
Barry Scow (b. 1964) Northwest Coast Mask "Hilamas Volcano Warrior" Polychrome decorated carved wood with applied hair, signed to interior. Width 19 1/2", height 25 1/2 inches.
Link Auction Galleries
May. 26, 2011
Barry Scow 1964 - Canadian carved and painted cedar Atlikum Pole
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Barry Scow 1964 - Canadian carved and painted cedar Atlikum Pole 72 x 22 x 10 inches 182.9 x 55.9 x 25.4 centimeters Provenance:Acquired directly from the Artist by the present Private Collection, Vancouver The Atlikum pole is based on an ancestral legend belonging to Barry Scow's family.
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