About Irvin Head
Lived 1956 – 2022 (aged 66). Irvin Head was a sculptor.
Irvin Head, sculpting in his workshop in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. Irvin "Muskie" Robert Head (March 12, 1956–August 15, 2022) was a Cree and Métis sculptor from Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.
Self-taught, he started carving in the late 1990s using hand tools
His work has been featured internationally, including at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. As lead artist, he oversaw the creation of “Grand Entry” — nine ravens in a circle, placed at the entrance of the Olympic Curling venue. was unveiled at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 30, 2022.
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Who was Irvin Head?
cree sculptor from Manitoba (1956–2022)
When was Irvin Head born?
Irvin Head was born on 12 March 1956 in Manitoba.
When did Irvin Head die?
Irvin Head died on 15 August 2022 in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba.
What was Irvin Head's occupation?
Irvin Head was a sculptor.
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