Do you know I think this is harder than any theme? Total freedom to do whatever you want always paralyzes me with inaction. I certainly cannot think of anything special to photograph and I've looked through my archives for something I haven't already posted.
Well I'm caving and posting something that's been on the blog before before but I would like to share for Photo Hunt. I consider it one of my most interesting photos of a truly amazing work of art, so if you've seen it before I hope you don't mind seeing it again.
The Raven and the First Men
Well I'm caving and posting something that's been on the blog before before but I would like to share for Photo Hunt. I consider it one of my most interesting photos of a truly amazing work of art, so if you've seen it before I hope you don't mind seeing it again.
The Raven and the First Men
This is a monumental sculpture in yellow cedar carved by Bill Read, First Nations world renowned artist. It sits in the rotunda on a bed of sand in the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver. This lovely golden image interprets a local Haida legend of Raven discovering the first men emerging from a clamshell. Should you wish to know more I wrote about this work previously with additional photos.
HAVE A REALLY GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE
44 comments:
I agree that without a particular theme I am stuck. I took a very mundane route this time. I recognize that piece I have seen it many times.
Wonderful piece, JMB. The details are great.
Have a great weekend :)
That's an interesting sculpture.
Now that's fantastic!! I really love that. You don't see anything like that over here! :)
Very interesting! I didn't see it the first time around, so I'm glad you reposted it. :)
Happy Hunting!
You are very right about total freedom!! it's too much to handle at once!
And what an amazing piece of art!! I can almost feel how smooth that must be. Love the story behind, jmb, well done for the theme!
Have a great weekend yourself, JMB.
wonderful art
Mine in here Thanks
i've never seen before :D Great post
Will you visit mine Thanks
Yes, this is certainly worth a repeat showing, jmb. It's a work of art, for sure!
I haven't seen this photo. It's awesome and to imagine the men coming from clam shell!? hehehe....
JMB, you should make plans to come to south-east Asia.. come to Singapore. I bring you to interesting places here where tourists and even the locals seldom visit.... and try the unique food and fruits. Durians are out of this world!
Happy Mother's Day! *hugs*
That is interesting entry. happy hunting...
What an extraordinary work of art, I like it :-)
That's a special sculpture, fantastic!
happy weekend~!
That is definitely a unique work of art.
It definitely is one hard theme to choose a photo about...was having difficulty too! =D Like what you wrote along with the photo. Happy weekend!
What a wonderful sculpture - and the myth that goes with it is fascinating.
this is an unusual photo, fits the theme, have a good weekend
Beautiful carving.
Without a theme, the feeling was harder. Too many photos to choose from!! *lol*
What a wonderful picture -- and, of course, sculpture. Read about Bill Read years ago in anthropology courses. Thanks for bringing back some good memories -- and yes, I really did enjoy my undergraduate education! :)
This is interesting and something new for me, about the first men emerging from a clam shell.
LOL....I'm laughing at the butt we see. Okay, 'nough nastiness from me, guaranteed. Promise. The raven looks vicious tho.
For my photo hunt, my sweet cheeks and I are celebrating our 40 year wedding anniversary. Stop by for a piece of our wedding cake.
Happy weekend.
That´s an interesting piece of artwork!
Have a great weekend!
That's a great shot and although I remember the post I'm glad to see that again. Good choice JMB and Happy Mother's Day tomorrow.
Beautiful shot JMB! Happy PH and have a great weekend!
I don't mind seeing that again: it's an incredible work of art. And I too found the freedom of choice really hard!
jmb, this is a marvelous photo and an intriguing legend! I've never heard of this legend! Thanks for sharing. :)
What a neat piece... and such an interesting story behind it. Well done!
Great photo. What an amazing sculpture! Nice choice for our "free" theme.
That's a wonderful carving, and the colour of the wood is beautiful. Thanks for all the information.
One can't get too much of a fantastic piece of art. A wonderful photo for the theme JMB.
What a wonderful piece of artwork, I would love to be able to get up close to it.
indeed impressive work of art, thank you for sharing
oh that is another place i need to get to still! Giving me ideas for when my swiss friend visits in august.
Wow jmb that is an amazing piece. Thanks for sharing!
Very beautiful sculpture. Thanks for sharing!
that is just sooo intricately woven :) nice take...
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i love this work of art jmb.
thanks for the visit and Happy Mother's Day! :)
Wow, that's ever so cool! The detail and well the whole idea of someone making it. Truly awesome.
I am very happy to see this again, jmb!
That's an interesting and great piece of artwork!
tha's is very interesting!
This is a great shot of a great sculpture. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great week.
Very spectacular. It was hard to get a feeling of scale until I read your other piece. Glad that I was finally able to visit. Your blog was sad yesterday.
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