Bronze depicting Raven and Man by Tom Eneas, Salish

Bronze depicting Raven and Man, 1999by Tom Eneas, Interior SalishBronze, edition of 2013" high x 10" wide x 10" deepThis bronze depicts Raven's relationship to man. In this bronze you will see two human figures in the wings of Raven as a representation of the creation myth where Raven releases mankind into the world. As well, Raven is a trickster who can transform. Notice the human transformation happening, the talons of Raven are now feet and the face of man is emerging from Raven's center.Salish artist Tom Eneas was born in Penticton, British Columbia in 1970, but later relocated to Vancouver where he continues to live and work. His mother, Verna Baker, inspired Tom to explore his Native heritage through the close study of traditional art and culture. At the age of twenty-one, Tom began studying the techniques used to create the traditional forms and lines of Northwest Coast art, as well as the symbolism behind the forms.  After three years of dedicated study, Tom’s carved his first