Sandblasted Raven Paddle Orca or Killer Whale

Sandblasted Raven Paddle Orca or Killer WhaleThis Raven Paddle is sand blasted and painted by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt. Trevor has applied his sandblasted technique to this red cedar paddle and the result is a complex and deeply grooved contemporary design. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also

Sometimes referred to as a “Giant of the Woods” or “Wild Woman of the Woods

" - Talon George

This Haida split Raven bracelet is hand-carved in sterling silver by Derek White from the Haida Nation

It was released in July 2009

The Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast believed that Salmon are Supernatural Beings with Human Spirits

Kwigwatsi is an “eagle receptacle or box”

The pole is adorned with over 40 pieces of abalone and features 8 brass ovoids - two on the Raven's wings

and 12 inches or 30 1/2 centimeters deep

Freddie Wilson

I am now able to tell stories in nuchahnulth

The mask was carved in 1989 and is in good condition

The mask is 23 inches or over 58 centimeters wide