Description: Alaska Black Diamond - Mankind with Clamshell Base - Signed DETAILS: Alaska totem poles are etchings in wood, stories told around mystical campfires, legends of hunting experiences, historical events, family relationships and love stories. This totem tells the story of Raven finding and releasing humankind from their clam shell. THE STORY: The world was dark inside where the humans lived. The kept themselves secret until one day a great bird would come to find them. And so it went Raven, who ruled the world, came upon a huge clam shell sticking out of the mud flats. He flew down, walked around it a few times, noticing a small crack. Raven cocked his head to one side. His eyes peering closer at the opening. He could hear unfamiliar voices coming from within the clam shell. Once again, Raven's curiosity gets the best of him. He thrust his beak into the clam shell with such force that the shell pops open. Startled, he steps back as mankind emerges from the shell. Astonished as Raven, the humans gasp at the sight of the mighty bird and the world around them. Raven knows that he has opened the door to his destiny. MEASURES: 14 inches tall and 9 inches wide at wing-span. MADE FROM: This hand carved totem is made of old growth Native yellow cedar grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska. Hand carved in Ward Cove, Alaska This will be packaged carefully and shipped promptly. Feel free to ask any questions or if you need additional photos. Thanks from Seven Bridges Vintage!
Price: 195 USD
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-24T13:49:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Alaska
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Artisan: Ray Moore
Tribal Affiliation: Alaskan
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Native American: US
