Raven and the First Men Pin

This Raven and the First Men pin was hand-carved in argillite by Haida artist Denny Dixon. The pin can remain in or be removed from the shadow box pictured. 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. Find more information about and examples of The Raven Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. On its own, the pin measures approximately 4.25 inches or 11 centimetres tall, and about 2.25 inches or 6 centimetres wide. The shadow box measures approximately 7.75 inches or 19.5 centimetres tall, 5.75 inches or 14.5 centimetres wide, and 1 inch or 2.5 centimetres deep.