Komokwa Mask-Chief of the Undersea

Allen Speck was born in 1984, he is the Namgis First Nations of Alert Bay. Allen comes from a long line of master carvers and Chiefs, his father is Chief Numas Lagiyus James Speck whom himself has been a artist since he was a boy learning from master carver, Chief Arthur Shaughnessy. He grew up carving with people like Gilbert Dawson, Shane Salmon, Morris Johnny late Marcus Alfred to name a few , his inspiration for carving came from both his father and brother Gilbert Dawson , he learned from many teachers over the years with names such as Beau Dick, Wayne Alfred his late son Marcus Alfred , and Harry Alfred to name just a few, one day he hopes that he can claim the status of master carver.   

 Symbol: The Chief of the Undersea World

The King of the Undersea, also called Komokwa, Kumugwe, or Copper Maker, is a central supernatural figure in Kwakwaka’wakw culture, known as the "Wealthy One." He is a mighty ruler who resides in a grand copper house beneath the sea, brimming with treasures. As the master and protector of seals, he has sea lion outposts guarding his home's entrance. Various sea creatures, including killer whales, loons, seals, sea lions, and sculpins, are closely connected to him, and he is said to be guarded by the Octopus. 

A wonderfully carved and painted Komokwa Mask with cedar rope 

14" x 9" with fins 18"