Argillite Raven & Moon Carving by Amy Edgars (Haida)

Meaning of Raven: "This is the story about how raven stole the moon. As he stole the light, it fell and broke into pieces which formed the sun, the stars and the moon." - Haida Artist, Amy Edgars

Argillite is a black stone that is geologically classified as slate. The argillite from Haida Gwaii is found on one mountaintop and is protected by the Haida Nation as a stone exclusively carved by the Haida people.

Specifications:

• Material: Argillite, paua shell
• Dimensions:3 1/8 inches x 1 1/4 inches x 1 inch

Made by Haida artist Amy Edgars:

Amy is one of few Haida women argillite carvers and has been carving for over 15 years. She has a passion for carving and has made the trip up Slatechuck Mountain several times to gather her own argillite. Learn more about Amy Edgar's journey as an artist.