Hand Carved Argillite Bear & Raven Totem Pole - Authentic Native American Artwork for Home Decor & Spiritual Ceremonies

Product Description

This Bear & Raven Totem Pole is hand-carved and signed by Haida artist Christopher Collison. It is carved in argillite and features two abalone inlays.

The Bear Symbol represents strength, family, vitality, courage, and health. The bear is thoughtful and independent, with little need for fellowship. The bear is also self-contained and strong-willed in nature. A Bear is of great support and comfort to those who crave human company simply for personal reassurance rather than for the simple pleasure of being with friends. He makes lonely periods of life far easier.

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Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also symbolizes the unknown and shows that every person sees the world in a different way.

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The pole measures approximately 5 1/4 inches or 13 1/2 centimeters high, 2 1/8 inches or 5 1/4 centimeters wide, and 1 3/4 inches or 4 1/2 centimeters deep.