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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1984
$420.00
Raven Design: Reflecting his background in carving totem poles, Alvin Adkins brings depth and strength to his work with deep carvings and strong lines that capture the essence of the Raven.
The Raven is a central figure in Haida oral history, he is known as the trickster. He is responsible for pushing the envelope to catalyze change & teach us lessons as well. Famous Haida stories include Raven Steals the Light, where the world was all dark before raven stole the light & brought it to the world. Raven is also central in the Haida creation story, where he is responsible for bringing the first men to Haida Gwaii in a clamshell at Rose Spit, then in his raven ways, coaxing them out of the clamshell to be the first people on Haida Gwaii.
Meet the artist:
Alvin Adkins is a distinguished Haida artist who started his journey as a woodcarver. He was influenced by the late renowned Haida artists Bill Reid and Freda Diesing. Notable Tahltan and Tlingit artist Dempsey Bob also influenced Adkins' work. Transitioning his focus towards jewelry, Adkins channels his heritage and the meticulous skills acquired from wood carving to create deep metal engravings, distinguishing his work in jewelry-making.
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