Stan Wamiss

Stan Wamiss - First Nations Artist

photo of stan wamissBorn in 1951 Kingcome Inlet Stan learned to carve from his father Tom Patch Wamiss who was not only a master carver himself but was also the highest ranking chief in Kingcome Inlet. Tom Patch Wamiss was the first chief in the Kwagiulth nation to hold a Potlatch after the ban was lifted in 1952. Even though potlatches were banned, many of the native people carried on holding then in secrecy.

Stan works in the traditional Kwakiutl style and carves Masks, Rattles, Totems, Feast Dishes, and Paddles. His style is a very close to Willy Seaweed who Stan considers Willy to be his inspiration and mentor. Some of Stan's work was featured in the 1988 Vancouver Art Gallery exhibition.

Down from the Shimmering Sky, an exhibit that has been displayed at a number of selected galleries across North America. He also has work in the Vancouver International Airport.

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Native Paddle - Orca Whale Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007
Native Paddle - Killer Whale and Thunderbird Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007

The Killer...

Killer Whale Paddle Stan Wamiss
Native Paddle - Killer Whale Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007
Native Paddle - Killer Whale and Thunderbird Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007

The Killer...

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Native Bowl - Halibut Bowl by Stan Wamiss
Native Bowl - Halibut Bowl by Stan Wamiss halibut bowl 25 inch lenght ,13 inch width , 3 1/2...
Killer Whale Paddle Stan Wamiss
Native Paddle - Killer Whale Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007
Native Paddle - Killer Whale and Thunderbird Paddle by Stan Wamiss c2007

The Killer...

Seaeagle Paddle Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss seaeagle paddle 63 inch length , 8 inch width yellow cedar fully...
Seaeagle Paddle Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss seaeagle paddle 63 inch length , 8 inch width yellow cedar fully...
Seaeagle Paddle Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss
Seaeagle paddle by Stan Wamiss seaeagle paddle 63 inch length , 8 inch width yellow cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
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Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye Salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Sockeye Salmon Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss
Sockeye salmon by Stan Wamiss 57 inch lenght , 26 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar fully...
Dog Salmon Stan Wamiss
Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss Dog Salmon 60 inch length , 28 inch width , 5 inch depth red cedar...
Dog Salmon Stan Wamiss
Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss Dog Salmon 60 inch length , 28 inch width , 5 inch depth red cedar...
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Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss
Dog Salmon by Stan Wamiss Dog Salmon 60 inch length , 28 inch width , 5 inch depth red cedar...
photo of Red Snapper Stan Wamiss Red Snapper Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss Red Snapper 32 inch lenght , 29 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar...
Red Snapper Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss Red Snapper 32 inch lenght , 29 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar...
Red Snapper Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss
Red Snapper by Stan Wamiss Red Snapper 32 inch lenght , 29 inch width , 6 inch depth red cedar...
Halibut Bowl
Native Bowl - Halibut Bowl by Stan Wamiss
Native Bowl - Halibut Bowl by Stan Wamiss halibut bowl 25 inch lenght ,13 inch width , 3 1/2...
Huk Huk Stan Wamiss
Huk Huk by Stan Wamiss
Huk Huk by Stan Wamiss Huk Huk Mask 75 inch length, 24 inch height (excluding cedar bark ) 18...


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