Raven Spirit

• Main Author: Hewson, Robert
• Other Authors: Given to the University of Washington Libraries by Norman Jenisch Rose and Louise R. Rose
• Language: unknown
• Subjects: Nicholson; Hewson; haida; tlingit; Tsimshian; Tsimshian*
• Online Access: http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/p16786coll14/id/105

Number 158/170. Artist's Statement: "Raven rising through a mist out of a canoe. This is a transformation design. On the one side it represents a Raven dancer; his arms outstretched, his hands showing at the edges of his robe. He wears a Raven headdress. On the other side it represents Raven, the Creator, the Giant who came from across the sea to bring light and life to the people of the Northwest Coast. His wings are the robe of the dancer. On his chest he carries his human face, which he wears when he wants to go among the people. Together, this Raven/man who travels the sea in a canoe represents the spirit of the Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian people." About the Artist: "In his carving, Robert uses traditional woods- cedar, alder, yew, and traditional tools- elbow adze and crooked knives. In his designs, Robert uses traditional elements of the Northwest style- but within a conceptual framework uniquely created by his experience. 'I do not consider myself a traditional artist. My art is Tsimshian because I am Tsimshian.'" Information from the Artist: Copyright 1999 by Paul Nicholson & Robert Hewson [e-mail] This is one of two pieces by Robert Hewson given to the Library by Norman and Louise Rose. The other piece is "Eagle."