Martin, Mungo (Naka'pankam)

MARTIN, Mungo (Naka'pankam), Kwakwaka'wakw artist (b circa 1881, Fort Rupert; d 16 Aug 1962, Victoria). A member of a noble family, he apprenticed as a carver to his stepfather Charlie JAMES and became one of the best-known carvers on the coast. He played a major role in preserving KWAKWAKA'WAKW (Kwakiutl) artistic traditions during the prohibition of the POTLATCH and bringing Northwest Coast art to wide public attention. UBC hired him in 1950 to restore and carve TOTEM POLES for its Totem...

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