Greg Colfax KlaWayHee
Born1948 (age 75–76)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Makah tribe
Alma materWestern Washington University
University of Washington

Greg Colfax KlaWayHee is a Makah carver who is considered a master carver in Neah Bay.[2][3]

Early life and education

Originally, he studied as an educator in creative writing, with degrees from both Western Washington University and the University of Washington in Seattle.[4] He has taught in the Native American Studies Program at The Evergreen State College in Olympia.[4]

In 1978, he began pursuing training as a carver under the guidance of master carvers such as Art Thompson, George David, Steve Brown, and Loren White. In addition to creating new carvings he also restores historic pieces.[2] He was ultimately able to support his family while working as a carver.[5]

Selected public collections

Greg Colfax KlaWayhee is included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum[1] and the American Museum of Natural History where his 2018 piece, Whaler's Wife Transforming into a Whale was part of the reopening of the Northwest Coast Hall.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Greg Colfax". art.seattleartmuseum.org. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Greg Colfax". art.state.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. ^ Hege Piatote, Beth (1998-10-31). "Fighting for Native Rites: Renewal of the Makah Whale Hunt - ProQuest". Native Americas. XV.
  4. ^ a b "Andy Wilbur-Peterson and Greg Colfax". arts.wa.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. ^ Davy, Jack (2021-10-01). So Much More Than Art: Indigenous Miniatures of the Pacific Northwest. UBC Press. pp. 25, 29. ISBN 978-0-7748-6658-3.
  6. ^ Lubow, Arthur (5 May 2022). "Museum of Natural History's Renewed Hall Holds Treasures and Pain". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Northwest Coast Hall".
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