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Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare
Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare

Northwest Coast HAIDA Argillite Raven Steals the Light RATTLE Rare

$ 844.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Artisan: Kevin Neil Ryland
  • Tribal Affiliation: Haida
  • Condition: Pre owned in excellent condition
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Canadian Aboriginal
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Cultural Origin: Canada
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Featured Refinements: Rattle

    Description

    Fabulous Example of NWC Argillite Eagle/Raven Stealing the Light Rattle
    For sale is an authentic Northwest Coast argillite rattle in the motif of Raven Stealing the Light.
    When used as a rattle (upright) the head of the rattle is an eagle.  When horizontal, the rattle is a raven with the moon in its beak.  The images reflect the cultural story of the "Raven stealing the moon".
    Rattles are percussive instruments used in shamanic & ceremonial contexts.
    Argillite is a variety of shale and the source is limited to a single quarry on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands B.C.) making the stone quite rare.
    The light is a piece of abalone shell:  The eagle and raven are both adorned with mother of pearl for each of their eyes.
    These characters are usually a display of the carver`s own crests. Crests are markers of identity, indicating personal inheritance and symbolizing the family`s wealth, position and honor.
    This rattle is signed by the Haida artist Kevin Neal Ryland.
    The inscription on the base reads "2011 Raven Steals the Light / Eagle Kevin Neal Ryland".
    This piece is 10 1/2" X 3 1/2 X 2" and in excellent condition.
    I have been selling authentic native art on ebay since 1999 so buy with confidence.
    Thank you for looking and please browse my store.
    PS  Signature required and buyer must have more than 10 feedbacks to purchase.