Kain, Thomas (1956 - )

Culture/Community

Iatmul (Palembei)

Biography

Thomas Kain was born in Palembei Village and started to carve when he was 18, learning from his brother and village elders. Thomas particularly enjoys carving masks. A work of his was featured in the documentary film "Killerwhale and Crocodile," when it was danced by master carver Joseph Minjan in a ceremony to welcome Coast Salish artist John Marston, when he visited Palembei Village in 2006.