Mungo Martin
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.
Mungo Martin (Nakapenkim) | |
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| Born | 1879 Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | August 16, 1962 (aged 82-83) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Kwakwaka'wakw |
| Known for | Sculptor, Painter |
| Movement | Northwest Coast art |
| Patron(s) | Royal British Columbia Museum |
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