Inlaid triple Raven paddle by Jackson Robertson

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• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Robertson, Jackson
• Type: Paddles

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Fully hand carved, hand painted, designed and signed

TRIPLE RAVEN design Paddle by First Nation artist Jackson Robertson from Kingcome Inlet, BC from the Kwakiulth/Tsawataineuk

Fantastic carving, so deep, so detailed, typical and easy recognizable as one of Jackson's pieces of Art. The eyes are inlaid with Abalone, signed at the back with carved initials. Carved in front, made and prepared for wall hanging.

Measurements: 47 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 1" (121 cm x 14 cm x 2.5 cm)

Meaning: The Raven is known to be the transformer, trickster and creator. In the Kwakwaka'wakw culture the Raven is known as the messenger of the sky and famous for being a somewhat mischievous glutton. He's always out to please himself and to have a good time. 

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About This Artist

Jackson Robertson is a carver from the Northwest coast of Canada, British Columbia. He has been carving mainly yellow and red cedar for over 40 years. His Tribal affiliation is the Tsawataineuk First Nation from Kingcome Inlet BCArtist bio and other available works »