Russell Tate
Russell Tate is from the Ditidaht First Nation on the southwest coast of a Vancouver Island. He stated carving in 2004, inspired by artists such as Art Thompson and the artists on the show, Ravens and Eagles. Mostly working on his own and learning the skills to be an artist in the medium of wood, specializing in masks and paddles. Now including small poles and miniatures or regalia. Some artists he has worked with include Ben David and Cecil Dawson. He has collaborated on several pieces with Cecil Dawson.
Wild Man Mask by Russell Tate
10” high (36” with cedar bark), 8” wide, 7” deep
Red Cedar, Acrylic Paint, Horsehair, Cedar Bark
Wild Man Mask by Russell Tate
10”h x 8”w x 7”d (24” with hair)
Red cedar, acrylic paint, horsehair.
Man in the Canoe by Russell Tate
8”hx 5.5”w x 6”d (19” with hair)
Red Cedar, Horse Hair, Feathers, Cedar Bark Acrylic Paint
Man in the Canoe Mask by Russell Tate
10”h x 7”w x 5”d (20” high with hair)
Red Cedar, Abalone, Cedar Bark, Feathers, Horsehair, Acrylic Paint
Pitch Woman by Russell Tate
Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Feathers, Horsehair, Acrylic Paint
Pookoobs by Russell Tate
11” x 8” x 7” (16” tall with hair)