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1923 Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada - 1998 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Known for: Haida carver, jewelry making, teaching.
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Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator. He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive... Read full biography
Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator. He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive between the death of Charles Edenshaw (1) in 1920 (some sources say 1924) and the renaissance of... Read full biography
Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator. He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive between the death of Charles Edenshaw (1) in 1920 (some sources say 1924) and the renaissance of Haida Art* in the second half of the 20th century (2). He was born in Skidegate village, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.) and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. His primary medium was... Read full biography
Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator. He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive between the death of Charles Edenshaw (1) in 1920 (some sources say 1924) and the renaissance of Haida Art* in the second half of the 20th century (2). He was born in Skidegate village, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.) and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. His primary medium was argillite* stone totems. His subjects were Haida heraldry, religion, symbols, mythology and legends. The images included killer whales, frogs, bears, ravens, eagles and beavers (3). His style was Haida art*; a conventionalized art form which incorporates... Read full biography
Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator. He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive between the death of Charles Edenshaw (1) in 1920 (some sources say 1924) and the renaissance of Haida Art* in the second half of the 20th century (2). He was born in Skidegate village, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.) and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. His primary medium was argillite* stone totems. His subjects were Haida heraldry, religion, symbols, mythology and legends. The images included killer whales, frogs, bears, ravens, eagles and beavers (3). His style was Haida art*; a conventionalized art form which incorporates strict formal rules for shape and design. He is also noted for being the creator of the lar... Read full biography
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