Sandblasted 18" Sun Panel Talking Staff

Sandblasted 18" Sun Panel Talking StaffThis Sun Panel has been sandblasted and painted in acrylic by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt. The Sun Symbol represents life giving abundance with its warmth radiating healing and peace. Find more information about and examples of The Sun Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The cedar panel measures approximately 18 inches or 45 1 2 centimeters in diameter and 1 1 2 inches or 3 3 4 centimeters thick. The last image shows Trevor holding the piece. If

and about 6 inches or 15 1/4 centimeters deep

three abalone inlays on the cheeks and nose

The wolf’s front and back legs with their clawed paws seem to push through the whale’s body

and has been painted in black and green acrylic

and Ed had been an integral part of the entire process

One of the most common stories is how the Raven stole the light in the form of the sun

Kulus is the younger brother or sister of the supernatural Thunderbird and appears in his avian persona as a giant juvenile bird covered with white and brown feathers

dark red and black acrylic paint

Nearly 150 years ago

This frontlet

The Raven's wings and the moon in the Raven's beak are detachable

Find more information about and examples of The Sisiutl Northwest Coast First Nations symbol