Raven in Human Form Mask 4 Decades of Inspiration ExhibitionThis Ko ishin, or Raven in Human Form, Mask in hand carved by Nuxalk and Nuu chah nulth artist Kelly Robinson. It has been carved from red cedar, and painted in black and dark grey acrylic. Raven is a central figure in Northwest Coast Indigenous culture, often depicted as a trickster and transformer. In human form, Raven is portrayed as a clever, mischievous being who possesses both human and supernatural traits. He is known for his shape shifting
This print measures almost 22 inches or 55
This limited edition print titled “Hadidadul ~ Reaching for the Stars" by Kwagu’ł artist Calvin Hunt was hand produced by the screen-printing process
This transformation mask tells the story of Na̱mugwi'ḵa'nakw – beaver in the process of transforming into man
4 1/2 inches or 11 1/2 centimeters wide
It is about 1 1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide
and 5/8 of an inch or 1 1/2 centimeters thick
It has been painted in black
As a young man he had just lost a finger in an accident and had to row across Burrard Inlet
This Eagle Bentwood Box design comes ready to hang on the wall and has been signed and dated by the artist
It was one of those magical experiences in Tofino that keeps evolving
While many boxes were used for such utilitarian means of storing goods or for cooking food
It features two inlays of abalone shell
