Dzunukwa Geekum Mask
49.5 cms x 38.1 cms (19.5 ins x 15 ins)
On verso signed "nokatsi", dated 2021 and inscribed "wild woman of the woods"
made in 2021
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Bruce Bailey’s Canadian Fête Champêtre - A Charity Auction (1st session)" held on Thu, Jun 26, 2025.
Lot 128
Lot 128
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $1,625
Realised: CAD $1,625
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
Corey Larocque is a contemporary Indigenous artist of Cree, Haida, and Gitxsan heritage. He began his artistic journey at a young age, drawing inspiration from his grandfather's bentwood boxes. In 2004 he formally started carving, mentored by renowned artists such as Beau Dick, Wayne Alfred, and Russell Smith. Larocque's work encompasses traditional and contemporary forms, including masks, jewelry, and sculptures, crafted from materials like red cedar, silver, and copper. His creations often incorporate elements like feathers, horsehair, and cedar bark, reflecting his deep connection to Indigenous cultural practices. In 2015, during a Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch, he was bestowed the name Noka-Tsi, meaning "big heart," by Chief Marcus Alfred, signifying his commitment to cultural preservation and artistic excellence. Larocque's work has been featured in galleries across Canada and is held in private and public collections, including the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.
Consignor proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, with significant donations also being made to the Canadian Opera Company, the Glenbow Museum, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and the Pelee Island Bird Observatory.
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
Corey Larocque is a contemporary Indigenous artist of Cree, Haida, and Gitxsan heritage. He began his artistic journey at a young age, drawing inspiration from his grandfather's bentwood boxes. In 2004 he formally started carving, mentored by renowned artists such as Beau Dick, Wayne Alfred, and Russell Smith. Larocque's work encompasses traditional and contemporary forms, including masks, jewelry, and sculptures, crafted from materials like red cedar, silver, and copper. His creations often incorporate elements like feathers, horsehair, and cedar bark, reflecting his deep connection to Indigenous cultural practices. In 2015, during a Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch, he was bestowed the name Noka-Tsi, meaning "big heart," by Chief Marcus Alfred, signifying his commitment to cultural preservation and artistic excellence. Larocque's work has been featured in galleries across Canada and is held in private and public collections, including the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.
Consignor proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, with significant donations also being made to the Canadian Opera Company, the Glenbow Museum, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and the Pelee Island Bird Observatory.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.