Deanne McKeown

Spirit Raven Vessel (2/2)
Bronze
22.50 x 12 x 8 in
$4,300
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SPIRIT RAVEN VESSEL

Throughout human history, the raven has been a powerful symbol

and a popular subject in mythology and folklore. These large,

intelligent birds have been associated with omens, death, world creation

and are always seen as cunning tricksters.

 

A version of a legend from the indigenous tribes of the Pacific

Northwest says that raven was originally white but was turned black

from soot when he flew through the smoke-hole of the Great Spirit's

home and stole light. Just as the White Buffalo and other white

animal totems take on unique spiritual powers, the White Raven has

been revered by humans all over the world. In this version of a Native American creation story, 

White Raven left the spirit world with a

pebble in his beak, which he accidentally dropped - this pebble

became the created world.

 


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