David Knox

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David Mungo Knox is Kwakiutl.  David’s parents are Mable Knox, and Pete Knox.  Mable is from the Louis family of New Vanoouver.  Pete is from the Martin family, but was adopted and raised by Helen Knox (1) and Mr. Knox (2).

David apprenticed under his Uncle, Master carver, Tony Hunt Sr. and cousin Tom Hunt.  He is the great grandson of Master carver Mungo Martin.

David insists on preserving the unique Kwakiutl artistic style by respectfully upholding his cultural traditions. He works in many different mediums, carving in both red and yellow cedar. He also carves and designs his own drums that he uses in the dance and songs of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation.

1 Helen’s maiden name was Wilson, and she was Kwakiutl.

2 Mr. Knox’s Kwakiutl name was Wo’tsa, and he may have been from Gilford.