Bill Helin Raven Silk Scarf

This 100% silk satin stripe scarf features a 'Raven Steals the Light' design by Bill Helin and measures 150 cm x 34 cm/57" x 19"  and is available in red /black. teal, burnt red, and sage. 

Raven is the creator of the world and symbolizes prestige and knowledge. In Haida legend there was a time when the whole world was dark and the light was hidden in a box. The raven, also known as the trickster, decided to steal the light and fled spilling pieces of light that became our stars and then dropped the light down to earth.

Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols. The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.