249. Swityk Raven Totem

 

Compact Raven sculpture, 3" high, black resin with white highlights.

Similar in form to Boma Chesspiece Raven No. 169. See also 222. 161 and 160 for other Swityk of Canada pieces

222. Swityk Tundra Raven Pair

Five inch ceramic totems, made by Swityk. Advertised as bookends, but probably just two separate items. One has cream coloured finish like similar Swityk designs (See 161, 160). Second version has brilliant white finish, possibly retouched.

Cast from resin with white painted finish, mass market tourist items.

Both show stylised Raven character bearing the salmon to human kind.

 https://ztevetevans.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/haida-tales-raven-and-the-coming-of-the-salmon/

161. Bella Coola Totem, by Swityk

6" ceramic - soapstone ? - totem. Features Thunderbird wings outstretched on beavers head. Paper labels on base - 'Woodwards' price tag and 'Bella Coola - Canada' . Mass market tourism trade item made by Swityk and from same range as 'Nootka', No 160.
 

160. Nootka Totem, by Swityk

 Black ceramic  - totem, Thunderbird resting on beavers head. 8" high with buff highlights. Paper label beneath 'Swityk of Canada' Mass market tourist trade item cast in resin.