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The Raven & The First Men

A short presentation about the Haida Carving The Raven & The First Men

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The Raven & The First Men

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  1. The Raven & the First Men • Carved by Haida Artist Bill Reid • Unveiled on April 1st, 1980 • Haida Carving • Depicts the story of human creation, according to the Haida legend

  2. Why I Chose This Carving • It was the most eye catching and appealing carving to me. • I thought it would have more information available. • It is famous and well known

  3. The Story • The carving depicts the story of human creation according to the Haida legend. • Raven found himself alone one day in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). • He found an extraordinary clam shell on the beach with a number of beings trapped inside • Those beings were known to be the first humans according to the Haida legend.

  4. Who are the Haida? • An indigenous nation of the Queen Charlotte Islands in Northwestern Canada. • Known for there highly stylized and detailed art work and carvings. • The population of the Haida nations was about 10,000 in 1750-1800. • The full name for the nation is “Haida Gwaii” which means “Islands of the People”.

  5. Map of Haida Gwaii

  6. Bill Reid • Carver of The Raven & The Three Men. • Born: Victoria, BC, January 12, 1920 • Died: Vancouver, BC, March 13, 1998 • Canadian artist who's work included jewelry, sculpture, and painting..

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