Jimmy John
Jimmy John
Jimmy John (1876-1978) was born in Friendly Cove, British Columbia and lived in Cedar near Nanaimo for half a century. A well-known and well-liked Nuu-chah-nulth artist who began carving in the early 20th century, he became Chief of the Yuquot and was a carver of totem poles, masks and silver jewelry. John died in Nanaimo in 1978. He was a direct descendant of Chief Maquinna.
Jimmy John
Thunderbird Totem
cedar wood, 80" (high) x 69" (wingspan) x 15" (deep) - 9.5" (wide at base)$899.00
