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Rufus Moody

Rufus Moody (1923 - 1998) was active/lived in British Columbia / Canada.  Rufus Moody is known for Haida carver, jewelry making, teaching.

Rufus Moody was a distinguished Haida (Indian) argillite* carver and an educator.  He was also one of the important figures that kept Haida art and specifically the art of carving in argillite alive between the death of Charles Edenshaw (1) in 1920 (some sources say 1924) and the renaissance of Haida Art* in the second half of the 20th century (2).

He was born in Skidegate village, Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.) and died in Vancouver, British Columbia.

His primary medium was argillite* stone totems.  His subjects were Haida heraldry, religion, symbols, mythology and legends.  The images included killer whales, frogs, bears, ravens, eagles and beavers (3).  His style was Haida art*; a conventionalized art form which incorporates strict formal rules for shape and design.  He is also noted for being the creator of the largest argillite totems (4).

His art education included training with his father Arthur Moo   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 4073 characters.]  Artist bio

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