Haida Orca & Raven Argillite Totem Pole Seal

Haida Orca & Raven Argillite Totem Pole SealThis Orca & Raven Totem Pole is hand carved in argillite by Haida carver Denny Dixon. The totem pole features an Orca at the base and a Raven at the top of the pole. This sculpure is inspired by the Haida legend of Raven Fin and Noisy Fin recorded in the Jesup North Pacific Expedition, Haida texts, by John R. Swanton in 1908. In the story, a talented carver and painter named Go'ttca who is left behind after a sea lion hunting trip is able to carve two

The carving measures approximately 5 7/8 inches or 15 centimeters high

The bracelet measures approximately 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long and 1/2 inch or 1 1/2 centimeters wide

The earrings are close to 5/8 of an inch or 1

The pendant measures approximately 3 1/4 inches or 8 1/4 centimeters high

The last image shows Trevor holding the piece

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