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Kwakwaka'wakw Art's Authentic Kwakwaka'wakw Art's : Independent Artist; (Herman , JR)
Mr. Herman P Bruce, JR
NW Art Herman P. Mr.

Bruce, jr was born into the Mamalilikulla band one of the Kwakwakwa'wakw bands of Alert Bay, B.C. Herman's carving career begun in 1980 under the guidance of master carvers such as: Beau Dick (Kwakwakwa'wakw) Wayne Alfred (Kwakwakwa'wakw) at the young age of 14. Bruce mentions that Beau had instructed Herman to learn the tempering of knives and elbow adzes before he could learn the rich culture an

d art world of the Kwakwakwa'wakw Nation. Herman continues to carve full time and is happy to be back in Alert Bay after spending almost 20 years in Washington State. Bruce spent the latter years of his education sellf taught and learning more about other Native American Indian's or also known as First Nation's, too. Consequently, Herman mention's that his education has come from traveling and enjoying the hospitality of other cultures and ways. Herman's travel's have even given him the oppurtunity to go to Eastern Washington University (EWU 1995 to 2000) a dream that wouldn't have happen if it were not for traveling. Herman is happy to share his artwork with the world and continues to carve and paint.

kwakwaka"wakw Bakwas/Wildman of the woodsby: Herman P, Bruce, JRyellow cedarcedar barkacrylic paint8 " L by 6 " W by 4 ...
02/17/2026

kwakwaka"wakw Bakwas/Wildman of the woods
by: Herman P, Bruce, JR
yellow cedar
cedar bark
acrylic paint
8 " L by 6 " W by 4 1/2 " T
artist comment: " this Wildman of the woods can be seen looking at the killerwhale, The killerwhale image on the forehead of the bakwas"
Carvings are all hand made with elbow adzes and carving knives by Herman, JR.
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250.974.4178

11/26/2025

Bear & Cub/by: Herman, P. Bruce, JR
Artist Comment: "Here is a carving that was inspired by my niece when we were at a community dinner. My niece was holding her little baby boy who wouldn't sit still when he knew his father had walked away busy doing something. Anyways, he managed to squirm away from her." Thanks to my niece (Lisa) and great nephew
(Samuel) for this inspiration and insight.
yellow cedar
acrylic paint
ORDERS WELCOME

From the Past: Herman, Jr art.Kwakwaka'wakw: Dzunakwa MaskBy: Herman P. Bruce ,JRred cedarcedar bark
11/06/2025

From the Past: Herman, Jr art.
Kwakwaka'wakw: Dzunakwa Mask
By: Herman P. Bruce ,JR
red cedar
cedar bark

Kwakwaka' wakw: Dzunakwa (Wild Woman of the woods)carved and painted by: Herman P. Bruce, JRCarved a few years ago.yell...
11/06/2025

Kwakwaka' wakw: Dzunakwa (Wild Woman of the woods)
carved and painted by: Herman P. Bruce, JR
Carved a few years ago.
yellow cedar
cedar bark
horse hair
alert bay B.C. Canada

Kwakwaka' wakw Loon & Baby Tray24 " Length by 11 3/4 " Width by 2" ThicknessRed CedarAcrylic paintBy: Herman P, Bruce, J...
11/05/2025

Kwakwaka' wakw Loon & Baby Tray
24 " Length by 11 3/4 " Width by 2" Thickness
Red Cedar
Acrylic paint
By: Herman P, Bruce, JR
Titled: "Protector & Excellent Provider".
Both parents help in raising their chicks.

cub trying to squirm away
11/04/2025

cub trying to squirm away

Kwakwaka'wakw art's: here is what herman, JR has come up with for the first week of august/2022
bear & cub
red cedar
acrylic paint
20 1/2" H by 11" W by 1/4 " thick
titled : "The playful one"
artist signature
stay safe!
orders are welcome/contact herman, JR
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loon landing
11/04/2025

loon landing

Kwakwaka'wakw Art's:
Herman.s landing loon
red cedar
acrylic paint
artist signature
Happy New Year!

ready to make another one like the killerwhale and baby diving.
10/26/2025

ready to make another one like the killerwhale and baby diving.

Kwakwaka'wakw Art's:
Herman's killerwhale/thunderbird /female spirit (flukes) baby whale
red cedar
min wax clear finish

Artist Comment: " Mr. Bruce was interested in trying something a little different with a contemporary style fluke. The fluke being the female spirit. The thunderbird represents high social status. The mother is known to teach their young to breath and dive when first born".
herman, JR
alert bay bc
yalis
Happy New Year! Everyone!
SOLD
ORDERS ARE WELCOME

09/06/2025

Mr. H.Bruce, Jr is happy to share a Dzunakwa mask/old growth red cedar that is emerging. Hair, cedar bark hair. painted,

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Kwakwaka'wakw: Halibut Tray or Bowl/red cedarCanadian First Nations Artist Herman P. Bruce, JR Artist Comment: " been a...
06/16/2025

Kwakwaka'wakw: Halibut Tray or Bowl/red cedar
Canadian First Nations Artist Herman P. Bruce, JR
Artist Comment: " been about twenty years since i carved something like this one". " I really enjoy carving and painting this carving". So much fun!
Commissioned : Sold

06/06/2025

Mr. H Bruce is happy to share the next project developing is a red cedar halibut bowl or tray. Will post when finished. Thanks!

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