Northwest Coast Indigenous carving of a WHITE RAVEN hand carved by Morris Johnny 2026

Large Northwest Coast Indigenous carving of a WHITE RAVEN hand carved in 2026 with locally harvested Red Cedar from Northern Vancouver Island BC. Made in Canada over 2 inches thick, 36 inches wide as pictured. 

Kwakwaka’wakw artist Morris Johnny hand made Northwest Coast Indigenous Artist

Raven is one of the most recognized figures in Northwest Coast art and oral tradition. Viewed oftentimes as a transformer and a trickster, Raven is the hero of many adventures such as the release of light into the world and the discovery of mankind. As a trickster figure, Raven can be celebrated for his cleverness, wit, and mischievous nature. In some oral traditions, Raven possesses the ability to shape-shift and is often depicted with a sense of humor and playfulness. Raven is identified by a thick, straight beak and the lack of plumage or horns on the head. Oftentimes, Raven will be depicted with a ball of light in his beak.

Raven is a significant figure in Northwest Coast art and oral tradition. Often viewed as a transformer and trickster, Raven is central to many stories, such as the release of light into the world and the discovery of mankind. As a trickster figure, Raven is noted for his cleverness, wit, and mischievous