A Legacy of Tsimshian Artistry
Frederick Alexcee was a Canadian carver and painter from the community of Lax Kw'alaams, belonging to the Tsimshian ethnicity. Born in 1853, his heritage was shaped by his mother, a Tsimshian woman from the Giluts'aaw tribe of the Gispwudwada clan, and his father, an Iroquois laborer. Within the matrilineal system, Alexcee followed his mother's lineage and held the Tsimshian name 'Wiiksmwan, which means Great Deer Woman.
As a trained halaayt carver, Alexcee engaged in shamanic practices traditionally reserved for chiefs. He crafted naxnox (spirit) paraphernalia and items for use in ceremonies of secret societies, many of which were targeted for eradication by missionaries in Lax Kw'alaams during the late 19th century. His diverse body of work included carvings for the Indian curio trade, drawings, and paintings depicting traditional life in Port Simpson.
Artistic Contributions and Recognition
Alexcee's artistic output spanned various forms, from spiritual objects to religious adornments. He carved human figures to decorate a baptismal font for the Methodist church in Port Simpson. His reputation as an artist was recognized on a national stage; in 1927, two of his paintings were exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada.
His works are preserved in numerous significant institutions, including:
Alexcee passed away in the 1940s.
Vraag en antwoord
Kan ik de werken van Frederick Alexcee bekijken per medium?
Om alle werken van Frederick Alexcee in een bepaald medium te vinden, kunt u de Alle technieken pagina van de kunstenaar gebruiken.
Hoe kan ik alle kunstwerken van Frederick Alexcee bekijken?
Alle werken van Frederick Alexcee op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.
In welke historische periode werkte Frederick Alexcee?
Frederick Alexcee werkte in de 19th Century-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.
Kan ik een virtueel museum bezoeken met de werken van Frederick Alexcee?
Een virtueel bezoek is mogelijk: op de 3D-galerie pagina van Frederick Alexcee worden de werken van de kunstenaar gepresenteerd in een driedimensionale galerie.
