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Raven Bringing Light to the World
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Raven Bringing Light to the World
Raven Bringing Light to the World

Raven Bringing Light to the World

Date1984
Mediumred cedar
DimensionsOverall: 122 x 122 x 40.6 cm
ClassificationsRepresentations
Object numberRD1995 01
DescriptionLarge convex, disc-shaped carving of a human-like face. Surrounding the face and forming the flat perimeter of the carving is a relief carving of the Raven, including the head, claws, wings, and tail. The back of the carving is hollowed out and a wooden brace is attached for hanging.


On View
On view
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c. 1905
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