{"product_id":"komokwa-mask-chief-of-the-undersea","title":"Komokwa Mask-Chief of the Undersea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eAllen Speck\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSymbol: The Chief of the Undersea World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe serves as the sea's Guardian, controlling the tides, creating winter storms, and ensuring summer's calm waters. He governs the riches washed ashore by the tides and the lives claimed by the sea. Additionally, he can grant powers to those he favors. Many humans strive to reach his underwater realm, and those who succeed return to their villages laden with wealth and treasures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eA wonderfully carved and painted Komokwa Mask with cedar rope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e14\" x 9\" with fins 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen Speck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836104954113,"sku":"AS-KOMOKWA2","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/5222\/0161\/files\/IMG_8206.jpg?v=1773873910","url":"https:\/\/pentlatchgallery.com\/products\/komokwa-mask-chief-of-the-undersea","provider":"Pentlatch Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}