Greg Colfax KlaWayHee | |
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Born | 1948 (age 76–77) [1] |
Nationality | American Makah tribe |
Alma mater | Western Washington University University of Washington |
Greg Colfax KlaWayHee is a Makah carver who is considered a master carver in Neah Bay. [2] [3]
Originally, he studied as an educator in creative writing, with degrees from both Western Washington University and the University of Washington in Seattle. [4] He has taught in the Native American Studies Program at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. [4]
In 1978, he began pursuing training as a carver under the guidance of master carvers such as Art Thompson, George David, Steve Brown, and Loren White. In addition to creating new carvings he also restores historic pieces. [2] He was ultimately able to support his family while working as a carver. [5]
Greg Colfax KlaWayhee is included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum [1] and the American Museum of Natural History where his 2018 piece, Whaler's Wife Transforming into a Whale was part of the reopening of the Northwest Coast Hall. [6] [7]