Raven and sun pendant, silver jewelry art by Solomon Seward

• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Seward, Solomon
• Type: Jewelry

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Another incredible piece of Jewelry art by master jeweler Solomon Seward, a member of the Kwakiulth First Nation from Vancouver Island, BC

Large, sterling silver RAVEN stealing the SUN pendant

It's always a pleasure to see Solomon, he simply always brings the most stunning silver pieces. Please have a close look at the images to appreciate the details in this piece. Just very impressive! Makes the perfect gift - this is one of his signature pieces and each is different and special, always hand made and signed. 

Solomon signed and dated it at the back.

Measurements: approx. 2 1/2" tall, 2" wide (chain is not included), Weight: 14 gr.

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. He's very adventurous. One of the many legends is telling the story of the Raven, who stole the sun: An old man lived in a house on the bank of a river with his only child - a daughter. At this time, it was pitch black everywhere and no one could see anything. So whether she was beautiful or not, there wasn't a way anyone could tell. Thus begins the tale of the Raven and the Sun. It's said that the old man kept the Sun locked in a box which was keeping another box and another, with the smallest one containing all the light in the universe. The Raven was not satisfied with the state of darkness since it led to his blundering and bumping into everything... full story in our "Legend" page - but in short - the Raven stole the sun and brought the light. 

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About This Artist

Solomon Seward, born on March 16, 1970 - is a accomplished and very well known and liked master of jewellery making. Solomon belongs to the Tsawataineuk band of the Kwakiutl that comes from Kingcome Inlet, just east of Vancouver Island, on...Artist bio and other available works »