Henry Speck

Biography and Art Pieces from native carver Henry Speck

photo of henry speckHenry Speck is a self-taught Kwakwak'awakw (Kwakiutl) carver with a quarter century of carving experience. He started out as a logger, whittling on a piece of wood at the end of his workday. His boss saw those early efforts, bought him some tools and encouraged him to take up the art. Henry is delighted that now young carvers come to him for advice.

Henry Speck and his wife are usually the only two people living in the isolated village of Hopetown. "It's peaceful for my kind of work," he notes. "I can concentrate better." If his workshop is remote, his reputation is not. Much of his carving goes to private collectors from Texas to Toronto; some are even willing to fly in to pick up their pieces which gives Henry a chance to get to know them personally. Kwakwak'awakw (Kwakiutl) chiefs also commission his gigantic raven and Huk Huk masks, stretching to six and seven feet in length, for use in potlatch ceremonies.Currently he's tackling a new challenge, his first 40-foot canoe. "I'm not worried," he states confidentlyv, "I've been working with wood for a long time!" by Vickie Jensen.

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Native Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007
Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007

Among the Kwakwaka’wakw, Loon is...

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Native Mask - Kumkawa by Henry Speck
Native Mask - Kumkawa by Henry Speck Kumkawa' ( king of the sea ) 11 1/2 inch height , 8 inch...
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Native Mask - Kumkawa by Henry Speck
Native Mask - Kumkawa by Henry Speck Kumkawa' ( king of the sea ) 11 1/2 inch height , 8 inch...
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Killer Whale by Henry Speck
Killer Whale by Henry Speck killer whale plaque 25 inch length , 18 inch high , 2 inch depth>...
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Killer Whale by Henry Speck
Killer Whale by Henry Speck killer whale plaque 25 inch length , 18 inch high , 2 inch depth>...
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Killer Whale by Henry Speck
Killer Whale by Henry Speck killer whale plaque 25 inch length , 18 inch high , 2 inch depth>...
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Salmon by Henry Speck
18 inch length , 13 inch high ,1 1/2 inch depth 12 ablone inlay red cedar ,fully carved and...
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Salmon by Henry Speck
18 inch length , 13 inch high ,1 1/2 inch depth 12 ablone inlay red cedar ,fully carved and...
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Salmon by Henry Speck
18 inch length , 13 inch high ,1 1/2 inch depth 12 ablone inlay red cedar ,fully carved and...
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Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck
SOLD Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck loon bowl 19 inch long , 7 1/2 inch height , 6 1/2...
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Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck
SOLD Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck loon bowl 19 inch long , 7 1/2 inch height , 6 1/2...
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Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck
SOLD Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck loon bowl 19 inch long , 7 1/2 inch height , 6 1/2...
photo of Loon Bowl Henry Speck Loon Bowl Henry Speck
Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck
SOLD Native Bowl - Loon Bowl by Henry Speck loon bowl 19 inch long , 7 1/2 inch height , 6 1/2...
photo of Loon Bowl With Baby Henry Speck Loon Bowl With Baby Henry Speck
Native Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007
Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007

Among the Kwakwaka’wakw, Loon is...

photo of Loon Bowl With Baby Henry Speck Loon Bowl With Baby Henry Speck
Native Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007
Bowl - Loon bowl with Baby by Henry Speck C2007

Among the Kwakwaka’wakw, Loon is...



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