White Raven First Nations Carving

his beautiful approx. early 2020's Carving is named '' the White Raven'' signed by shop member Cecil Dawson. Wood Carver, Painter, First Nations, Pyrographic Wood burner Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada • Little is known about the magical white raven, except that it does exist around the Nanaimo area. Cecil told me that when species arrive with new colors, it is a message from the earth telling us to '' be careful'' and take care of the planet. This carving is made from yellow cedar, which is harder than red cedar, and is painted with ivory and black paint. Please see photos for accuracy as they tell alot of the story. This piece will arrive as - is with hanging hardware at the back. Measurements: 14'' x 4.5'' x 3/4'' thank-you for following my shop to see new additions Cecil Dawson Bio: Kwakuitl Nation Born into a family of artists, Cecil Dawson began his artistic career at a very young age. His grandfather Jimmy Dick, a totem and mask carver, taught Cecil the intricacies of carving. Cecil also spent time under the tutelage of his cousin, mask carver Simon Dick. Other masters who influenced Cecil's artistic gifts were his great uncles Willie Seaweed, Henry Speck, and Dick Hawkins. Cecil is from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation. He is now chief, passed down from his late father, of the Mountain Goat Hunter clan and his mother comes from the Wolf clan. Cecil's cultural involvement is important to him; he is a historian and an initiated Ha