Greg Colfax KlaWayHee

Greg Colfax KlaWayHee is a Makah carver who is considered a master carver in Neah Bay.[2][3]

Greg Colfax KlaWayHee
Born1948 (age 74–75)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Makah tribe
Alma materWestern Washington University
University of Washington

Early life and education

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]

Selected public collections

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]

References
  1. "Greg Colfax". art.seattleartmuseum.org. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  2. "Greg Colfax". art.state.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. Hege Piatote, Beth (1998-10-31). "Fighting for Native Rites: Renewal of the Makah Whale Hunt - ProQuest". Native Americas. XV.
  4. "Andy Wilbur-Peterson and Greg Colfax". arts.wa.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. Davy, Jack (2021-10-01). So Much More Than Art: Indigenous Miniatures of the Pacific Northwest. UBC Press. pp. 25, 29. ISBN 978-0-7748-6658-3.
  6. Lubow, Arthur (5 May 2022). "Museum of Natural History's Renewed Hall Holds Treasures and Pain". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. "Northwest Coast Hall".
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