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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