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Raven Brings Light to the World

Artist Robert Hewson (Tsimshian)

Namepanel

Date2002

Mediumpaint on carved cedar panel

Dimensions54 15/16 × 75 3/8 × 1 3/16 in. (140.5 × 191.5 × 3.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Carol and Darrell Di Bene, Steven Kluge, and the USD American Indian Art Council

CultureTsimsian

Object numberA2002-8-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved cedar wood plaque; thick rectangular slab of wood with plain border, and hand carved interior decoration, painted red and black, on natural background; design consists of large bird figure with outspread wings and head turned to side; multiple eyes, wings, fins, and other traditional Northwest Coast elements used as filler.

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