The Legend of Fog Woman
Raven and his two men were fishing in a canoe. They had traveled further out in the water than they had ever gone before. Soon they were engulfed by a dense fog. The fog was so dense that the trio lost their balance and did not know where they were. Suddenly, on the bow of the canoe appeared a beautiful woman. “I will show you the way to my village and to safety.” sh said, Of course, Raven and the men followed her. After a short time, Raven fell in love with Fog Woman, and they ere married. They were very happy until a food shortage befell the village. Everyone was short of food except Fog Woman, who always had plenty of salmon in her cooking pot. Being a very curious creature, Raven follows Fog Woman to the creek. There he witnesses her swirl, her fingers in the water and out jump beautiful salmon. He asks how she makes this happen, but she won’t tell him. Raven grumbles and returns to the village. Again, Raven asks how she produces the salmon. She refuses to tell him. This time Raven says, “If you won’t tell me, then be gone!” At this she turns into Fog and rolls out to sea calling, “I will come to you only as Fog, but I will return salmon to the streams each year so you and the village will have plenty of food.”
That is how we get Salmon and Fog today.
108. Large Decorative Patrick Seale 'Fog Woman' totem
Wooden handcrafted 12" Fog Woman myth totem - signed Patrick Seale Made in Alaska label
107. Grand Boma Thunderbird Wood Effect Totem
Substantial 18" resin totem, with Thunderbird, Raven, Kolus, Bear (?), Wolf and Killer Whale motifs.
As shown on Boma Catalogue Reference post. no: 02-126
As shown on Boma Catalogue Reference post. no: 02-126
95. Cannibal Giant - Pearlite Tribal Totem
10" high, made by Pearlite. Black resin, marked 'CANADA' on front and 'Tribal by Pearlite' on side, with monster image on upper base.
Detail of base image and small human figure on 'copper'. Probably based on the tale of the Cannibal Giant who preyed on the Tlingit - Goo-Teekhl. The giant was captured and burned by hunters, but his spirit returned as mosquitoes to continue to feed on them.
Detail of base image and small human figure on 'copper'. Probably based on the tale of the Cannibal Giant who preyed on the Tlingit - Goo-Teekhl. The giant was captured and burned by hunters, but his spirit returned as mosquitoes to continue to feed on them.
0. BOMA Catalogue References
Boma Painted Series
Boma Unpainted Black Resin
Boma Chess Piece Set, designed by Christian White 1997
Beaver Rook, Bear Rook, Frog Bishop, Eagle King, Raven Queen, Killer Whale Knight, Watchmen Pawn
93. Black Pearlite 'Tribal' Totem
Made by Pearlite 11" high, black resin, with faded label on reverse. Marked "TRIBAL" on base. Decoration on top of base plate. See No. 174 for amber resin version.
Detail of base ornament
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