Hand-carved Alder Wood Northwest Coast Raven Bowl burdened man and just a fabulous object

and just a fabulous object to have around

this is a late 60s/early 70s West Steuler Keramik honey brown glazed bottle shaped vase

it is an example of Dhokra metal casting

and keen attention to detail

Hennix's work is featured in collections including those of Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg

Hand-carved Alder Wood Northwest Coast Raven Bowl burdened man and just a fabulous objectThis hand carved Northwest Coast raven bowl, with detailed carving on its face, body and tail feathers, is made of alder wood and signed with a mark and "8J7." Symbolizing creation, knowledge, the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth, the raven is a sacred figure in Northwest Coast native cultures. Believed to have shape shifting qualities and called upon in ritual in order to clarify visions, the raven is also believed to carry messages in