Flying Raven Sculpture Bentwood Boxes and Bowls

Flying Raven Sculpture Bentwood Boxes and BowlsThis Flying Raven Sculpture is hand carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It has been carved from basswood, sits on a removable yellow cedar base that has a salmon trout head design, and it has been painted in black and red acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation,

symbolizing sharp observation

This print was made in 2023 by Maynard Johnny Jr from the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw Nations

This Raven Steals the Light wrap ring was hand-carved in sterling silver by Tahltan artist Terrence Campbell

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the mask measures about 40 inches or 101 centimeters high

The mask is painted in dark green

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Although often regarded as flamboyant

5 centimeters wide and it weighs about 3/8th of an ounce or over 10 grams

The acid-free 100% cotton rag paper measures about 17x22 inches or 43X56 centimeters

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