Name/Title
RavenEntry/Object ID
2020.01.01Description
Sculpture
This cedar carving depicts a raven, a character that is central to the traditions of B.C.'s First Nations and beyond. Depicted as a creator and a trickster, the raven’s exploits are told in stories from the Tsimshian, Haida, Heiltsuk, Tlingit, Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl), and others.
The carving has painted 'formline' detail (black and blue), a Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations art form distinguished by the use of characteristic shapes, such as ovoids, U forms and trigons used for figure outlines, design elements and composition.Type of Sculpture
ReliefArtwork Details
Medium
Cedar carving with painted detailSubject Place
Region
Pacific NorthwestContinent
North AmericaContext
In many Northwest Coast Communities stories are told about the raven and his many achievements. One of the most common stories is how the raven stole the light in the form of the sun, the moon and stars, and after many exploits he placed the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky for all beings to enjoy. Originally, the raven had white feathers but after flying through smoke to rescue the light, his feathers turned and remained black.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Lone WolfRole
SculptorDate made
2004Time Period
21st CenturyNotes
SCULPTOR BIOGRAPHY
Lone Wolf is a First Nations sculptor working in/near Victoria, B.C. Further research is needed.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, SignatureLocation
Handwritten verso: RAVEN LONE WOLF VICTORIA, B.C. 2004 LWAcquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftDate
2006