First Nations Raven and Moon carving features the Moon-man held delicately in the Raven’s long bill. Measures 13 x 4 x .45 inches, priced at $285. Extremely delicate carving is signed only with a stylized initial but is clearly the work of a masterful carving hand. Beautiful wood is decorated with traditional First Nations red and black paint. Enough cannot be said about how gracile and unique this small piece is. We are very proud to present it.

Legend of Raven and the Moon

This is a key First Nations creation myth. There are many different versions among different peoples, all important. But, most seem to agree that Raven, a supernatural being, decides to set out and steal the sun, moon, and stars from a powerful man who kept them in boxes as treasures.

In certain versions, Raven sneaks in disguised as a pine needle; in some he is nearly caught; in some he is caught and then punished.

In most tellings he is swallowed by the man’s daughter and then birthed as a human to complete his subterfuge. With the liberation of the hoarded items complete, he resumes his Raven form. Eventually he opens the boxes and releases the sun, moon, and stars into the sky for all to see and celebrate, bringing the miraculous light to a world that was previously dark, allowing all activities of life as we now know it.