Moy Sutherland is a great artist. He was born on January 4, 1974 in Port Alberni and comes from the Nuu-chah-nulth territories on the Vancouver Island. Nuu-chah-nulth means all along the mountains. Sutherlands native name is Hiish-Miik which means someone who gets what ever he wants. He started his career as an artist in 1955 in Alert Bay. Sutherland learned the principles of art and craving from Kwakiutl artist Joe Wilson. After learning the basic techniques, Sutherland took training from Mark Mickey and Ron Hamilton and learned about the Nuu-chah-nulth style.

About Moy Sutherland art

Moy Sutherland art work is always unique and striking. Sutherland has used symbols of the Nuu-chah-nulth culture like whale, birds, lightning snake, dragonfly, etc. beautifully in his artwork. The masks, which show the essence of the tribe life, provide evidence of the excellent workmanship and dedication that Sutherland has put in his work. The abstract shapes and symbols of Nuu-chah-nulth society like Sutherland dragonfly pipe, wolf masks, and portraits are manifestations of the great Nuu-chah-nulth society.

Sutherland Dragonfly pipe

Sutherland dragonfly pipe is an amazing piece of art. Sutherland dragonfly pipe is a clear demonstration of the Nuu-chah-nulth culture. This eye catching Sutherland dragonfly pipe is made of Pear wood, abalone, musket barrel with a maple burl stand. Sutherland dragonfly pipe falls under the category of Sculpture. This magnificent piece is worth buying if you are an art collector.

The detailed artwork by Sutherland has made this dragonfly pipe distinctive. Sutherland is a multi talented artist and has created many masterpieces. The three-dimensional Sutherland dragonfly pipe is not the only unique piece created by Sutherland, he has also fashioned Obsidian Eagle Dagger, Pook Mis Mask, Slave Killer, Over Double headed whale, Greywhale Panel, and many more.