Argillite Raven Sculpture Orca or Killer Whale

Argillite Raven Sculpture Orca or Killer WhaleThis Raven Sculpture is hand carved by Haida artist Cooper Wilson. It has been carved in argillite, and features two abalone inlays in the eyes. It is signed on the bottom and dated '87. It was acquired from a collection in good condition besides two small marks on the wing. 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 two couples were enjoying the magic of a Tofino Sunset as well

Every potlatch is a celebration in songs and dances connecting us to the ancestors

forces one to look at the universe within—to behold the rich mystery that lies inside each and every one of us

sometimes known as the Devilfish

and 9 inches or 23 centimeters deep

The mask has been finished with brown horsehair

and is 2 inches or 5 centimeters thick

this comes from my mother’s side of the Mowochaht of friendly Cove

and 12 1/2 inches or 32 centimeters deep

a female warrior spirit by Calvin Hunt

Caught on the cusp between air and ocean

Bear and the lesser-known Red Turban Snail (one of the primary sources of operculum shells on the Northwest Coast)