John H. Copage (Aniyunwiya), Master Carver
John is a Master Carver, Master Photographer, Painter and a Professional Artist for 30 years. He is a Graduate of the Vancouver School of Art, Emily Carr College of Art and Design. John carves with a focus in Northwest Coastal Formline.
I've had the pleasure of knowing John for a while now and encourage anyone interested in collecting museum quality wood carvings to contact him. He's great to talk to, is committed to indigenous causes, and is available for commission pieces.
John is of Cherokee heritage and he currently resides in Washington, DC. His carvings are some of the finest we've seen and are truly museum quality.
Here's John's contact info:
John H. Copage
1415 Rhode Island Avenue N.W.
Apt. # 314
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-588-8883
Jhcraven@hotmail.com
John's latest piece is called "Grandmother" and is available for purchase directly through the artist. We are pleased to present it for the first time publicly. (click images for larger pictures)
Title of piece: "Grandmother"
Dimensions: 17" x 15" x 6 1/2"
Materials: Western Red Cedar, Copper, Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Inner Cedar
Bark Rope
Price: $7,500 USD
Moon is the protector and guardian of "Mother Earth" by night.
This distant spirit watches over us.
She has the ability to transform our moods.
(click to enlarge)
Here are pictures of some of John's other amazing pieces:
Dish 12" x 9" x 6" Alder, Operculum
Noblewoman Mask 18" x 16" x 5 ½" Western Red Cedar, Abalone, Operculum, Horse Hair, Yew Wood
Top Ladle 12" x 5" x 3"
Alder, Abalone Alder, Abalone
Bottom Ladle 12" x 5" x 2 ¼"
Alder, Abalone Alder, Abalone
Feast Dish 2' x 6" x 3 ½"
Alder, Operculum
Mask
Western Red Cedar
12" x 11" x 5"
Mask
Western Red Cedar
14" x 13" x 6"
Pendant 2 ½" x 2 ¾"
Yew Wood, Abalone
Feast Dish
Alder, Operculum
4' x 12" x 6"
Raven Dance Mask
Western Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Feathers, Leather, Screws, Acrylic Paint
2 ½' x 11" x 10"
(Click to enlarge)
Feast Dish
Hard Maple, Operculum
2' x 5 ½" x 3 ½"
John H. Copage
1415 Rhode Island Avenue N.W.
Apt. # 314
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-588-8883
Jhcraven@hotmail.com
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