Argillite Model Totem Pole by Chris Russ Rattle

Argillite Model Totem Pole by Chris Russ RattleThis Argillite Model Totem Pole was hand carved by Haida artist Chris Russ. This pole features an Eagle, an Orca, and two human figures. The Eagle Symbol is known as The master of skies and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said to be a messenger to the creator. Find more

I know the feeling of donning a mask and entering the floor of the Bighouse

68 cm tall or about 27 inches with feathers or 37 cm without

The wood has a stabilized check and a small chip that has been painted over just to the right of the bottom piece of cedar bark

The earrings have been carved in argillite and feature 2 abalone inlays in total

It was released in December 2013

and 8 abalone teeth

The set- tlement is presently found on Owikeeno River just before it empties into Rivers Inlet on the Pacific Ocean

This Baby Raven Headdress is carved and painted by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

At the time

which can be removed from the base of the box

Chief ’Idansuu passed on his name to be used when the boy goes across the waters to his father’s people

Perhaps they are true