Raven Argillite Pendant Frontlet

Raven Argillite Pendant FrontletThis Raven Pendant was hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Ron Russ in 1984. 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 symbolizes the unknown and shows that every person sees the world in a different way. Find more information about and examples of The

I look at our culture and realize how insular we can be

the octopus will come out to investigate

Karin Clark has focused on 19 different West Coast Native crest designs

It has silver inlayed around the outside of the pendant

The Eagle Symbol is known as “The master of skies” and is a symbol of great significance

Raven supports the scene and rises over

I even put my fingers up to my cheekbones and start to feel the contours of my own bone

The Bear Symbol represents strength

blood and eyes were formidable weapons

In recent times

is the mother of Raven in Haida mythology

It is an homage to Alano's principal art instructor