How many Raven masks?
Raven Masks
Since I first started carving, I seem to have shaped quite a few raven masks. I’ve put together a collection of the photos.
Retzer’s Raven, the first one, appreciated the patrons of these arts at the time. Friends. Still.
Gorbie’s Raven, another patron of the arts. Lost track of Djerr.
Raven Steals the Moon, Jane’s Moon mask, this one is either in Victoria or still in Calgary. Dunno.
Eric’s RavenMan mask, my neph.
Josette’s Raven Man, for a special birthday Girl a few years ago.
Spalted Alder Raven mask, I simply love the textures in this wood.
White Raven of Qualicum Beach. A leftover chunk of yellow cedar, from a mantle piece, it was destined for the dumpster. It was a joint rescue project.
Bad Ass Raven mask. My first biggie, 52 inches. Burnished beak and punky hairdoo.
Burnished Raven Man mask, just a few steps away from Ellen Neel’s Dzonukwa, wonderful play with the growth rings in this cedar.
Raven Boy mask, same as Dad, above, burn and burnish work. Hiding in Metchosin with Dad and Sis!
Raven Girl mask, all three in this family were sold at the 2016 Carving on the Edge Festival, in Tofino BC, a few weeks ago.
Chu!
Burnished effect reminds me of a pin stripe suit.