Description
Haida Silver Raven Pendant
Artist: Alvin Adkins (Haida)
Materials: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: ¾” D
Description: Raven
This beautifully carved silver pendant is by the famed artist, Alvin Adkins and exemplifies his characteristic wide formline designs, with deep gouging. It would make a fantastic addition to anyone’s collection, and is easily wearable. The Raven is part of Adkins’ crest figures, and to the Haida, the Raven holds great importance often recognized as a reflection of one’s own self.
Alvin Adkins is a Haida artist, born in Prince Rupert, BC January 1959 to a talented family of artists. Both of his brothers, Rick and James are other well known jewelers. Alvin was self-taught, and works in a variety of mediums – wood, argillite, prints, and of course, gold and silver jewelry. He takes inspiration from Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit), Freda Diesing (Haida), Bill Reid (Haida), Robert Davidson (Haida), and Don Yeomans (Haida). His work has been recognized by the BC Government, and in 2010 he received the Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art. His work has also been displayed at the Museum of Northern BC, in Prince Rupert.
