Henry Hunt (artist)

Henry Hunt (16 October 1923 – 13 March 1985) was a First Nations woodcarver and artist from the Kwakwaka'wakw (formerly "Kwakiutl") people of coastal British Columbia. He carved a number of totem poles which are on public display in Canada and internationally.

Henry Hunt
Born16 October 1923
Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Died13 March 1985(1985-03-13) (aged 61)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationWoodcarver
Known forTotem pole carving
StyleKwakwakaʼwakw (Kwakiutl)
SpouseHelen Martin
RelativesGeorge Hunt
Family
  • Henry Hunt, Jr.
  • Shirley Ford
  • Tony Hunt
  • Richard Hunt
  • Stanley C. Hunt
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