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

Hand carved by Haida artist Amy Edgars, this design features a raven and moon & is signed on the back by the artist. 

This piece is made of argillite, which is a protected volcanic slate found on one mountaintop on Haida Gwaii. This stone is carved exclusively by Haida artists.

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.

About Argillite: 

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.

This stone’s geological formation makes it unique compared to argillite found elsewhere. Exposure to high heats allowed this argillite to cool and form in a way that was strong enough to be carved, yet soft enough to take on fine carving details and sculpting.

Made by hand, please expect some variation in each piece. 

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