Incredible RAVEN Paddle by Tom Hunt Jr.
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- Artist: Hunt, Tom D. (Watawidi)
- Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
- Type: Paddles
Incredible piece of Indigenous Art!!!
Kwakiulth RAVEN PADDLE - designed, hand carved and hand painted by the Kwakwakaw'wakw First Nation Master carver TOM HUNT Jr.
This is a fantastic example of a truly elegant and VERY powerful expression of the Raven symbol - powerfully painted in black and grey with copper lining throughout.
The back is also painted in black and copper lining -
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.
Measurements: 5.4 ft (64 inch) long, 8" wide at widest point - solid yellow cedar
Note: Shipping available to USA and within Canada - no shipping overseas - Thank you