Mounted raven, 2004. Carved sculpture by Lone Wolf: Note: Image to be replaced
Mounted raven, 2004. Carved sculpture by Lone Wolf

Note: Image to be replaced

Name/Title

Raven

Entry/Object ID

2020.01.01

Description

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

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

Cedar carving with painted detail

Subject Place

Region

Pacific Northwest

Continent

North America

Context

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 Wolf

Role

Sculptor

Date made

2004

Time Period

21st Century

Notes

SCULPTOR BIOGRAPHY Lone Wolf is a First Nations sculptor working in/near Victoria, B.C. Further research is needed.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Signature

Location

Handwritten verso: RAVEN LONE WOLF VICTORIA, B.C. 2004 LW

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Date

2006