Painting
Item
Title
Painting
Description
This painting portrays an octopus-like creature with bird-like facial features, painted by Martin Mungo. It resembles Kwakwaka'wakw culture and relates to the story of Kumungwe, the god of the undersea world. Stories of Kumugwe discuss heros coming to his residence, filled of wealth and magic. This is often seen guarded by an octopus, and Kumugwe is sometimes even seen to take on an octopus form himself.
Date
1951
Medium
painting on paper
