Mungo Martin
Painting, Musical Artist
1879 – 1962
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Who was Mungo Martin?
Chief Mungo Martin or Nakapenkem, Datsa, was an important figure in Northwest Coast style art, specifically that of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples. He was a major contributor to Kwakwaka'wakw art, especially in the realm of wood sculpture and painting. He was also known as a singer and songwriter.
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- Born
- 1879
Fort Rupert, British Columbia - Also known as
- Martin, Mungo
- Nationality
- Canada
- Lived in
- Fort Rupert, British Columbia
- Died
- 1962
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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