Silver Ravens and Sun Necklace

This striking Ravens and Sun Necklace is hand-carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Lancaster. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also symbolizes the unknown and shows that every person sees the world in a different way. One of the most common stories is how the Raven stole the light in the form of the sun, the moon and stars. Many say that he transformed himself into a baby to find out where the light was hidden and then stole it from an old chief who had kept them in his house locked away in a large bentwood box. After Raven escaped with the box through the smoke hole of the house, he placed the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky for all beings to enjoy. Find more information about and examples of The Raven Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The Raven and Sun elements together measure approximately 7 1/2 inches or 19 centimeters wide and 5 inches or 13 centimeters high. The necklace measures about 28 inches or 71 centimeters in total length