Raven Mask Argillite CarvingThis Raven Mask is hand carved and signed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Talon George from the Gwasala and Nakwaxdaxw First Nations in Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. The mask has been carved from red cedar and painted in red, grey, and black acrylic. 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 mask is about L = 13 ½ inches
Ruby Commandeur became a friend who helped me through my pain and taught me much about a positive attitude and love of life
It is a fleeting moment--a chance to be thankful for the day
2 inches or 5 centimeters high
but may be depicted as male or female
only love is powerful enough to overcome darkness
The mask has four copper raven panels surrounding the rim of the mask
The four houses are the four tribes of my village - Raven
The interior of the rattle contains pebbles from Campbell River's world-famous Tyee Spit
The last image shows Talon George with his mask in the gallery
These were reserved for the storage of a house’s most prized possessions
The beaded bag’s strap
