RAVEN MASK BY BRIAN SCOW
Dimensions: Length: 12 Inches, Width: 3 Inches, Height: 7 1/2 Inches
 

Kwakwaka’wakw artist Brian Scow a created this handmade carving from traditional red cedar. The piece is masterfully carved, displaying clean cuts, deep carving and wonderful detail. It is beautifully painted, has been adorned with traditional cedar bark hair and abalone has been inlayed into the yes. The jaw is articulated and makes a lovely "clapping" sound when the control lever is pulled. The piece comes complete with a display stand that has been signed by the artist. The inside of the mask has also bee signed by Brian and I will provide a copy of his biography to the winner. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.

 

  

RAVEN

Raven is a dynamic character and a prominent figure within the accounts of the aboriginal people of the Northwest Coast although his prominence does diminish from north to south. Despite the differing roles this creature plays within First Nation worldviews; Raven is admired universally for his intelligence, inquisitiveness and creativity and as a result appears more often within the works of indigenous artists than any other character of their oral traditions.

In the northern regions of the coast, Raven is a trickster, transformer, teacher, and chief spirit. He is a notorious schemer, cunning to a fault, impulsive and without remorse. Within Coast Salish oral traditions, Raven is considered to be a mischievous character; however, he is not a prestigious transformer.

Raven is identifiable by a thick beak that tapers slightly and ends in a blunt tip. Raven is occasionally, but not often, depicted with very small ears and wings typically folded tight against his body.

BRIAN SCOW

Birth Place: Alert Bay, British Columbia.
Birth Date: April 1960
Affiliation: Kwakwaka’wakw

The Scow family, known as “The people of the Bear” are from the village of Gwayasdums on Gilford Island. They claim the Bear and Sisiutl, or double headed sea serpent, as family crests.

Brian comes from a long line of carvers and respected elders, including his great grandfather Mungo Martin and great grandfather Chief Johnny Scow. Brian has five brothers, all of whom are exceptional carvers, and began carving under the guidance of Wayne Alfred.

Coastal Treasures: Native Art Gallery

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