"I
am voice of Raven - Chief of ancient wisdom"
by
Judi Wild
"It
is not necessary to speak in a loud voice,
for the great spirit is
everywhere.
He hears what is on our minds and in our heart"
The chief is wearing his traditional HAIDA hat. It is known as a Frontlet. There are 3 birds in this painting. The eagle and raven which represent the 2 Haida clans. The flicker is behind the Chiefs head and is flying straight up– This bird is the communicator bewtween heaven and earth....according to ancient Haida mythology
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