Herbert Charles Skinner

Raven Sun Drum (Original Art)

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Wild Deer Hide on Yellow Cedar
18" x 18" x 3" / 45.72cm x 45.72cm x 7.62cm
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The raven frog design tells a traditional story of a human Rights Tribunal case #CS-007294 that the artist started over five years ago, still active.

The black colour represents warrior and protection. The copper colour represents status, power, and wealth. The unbleached titanium colour represents the bloodline. The raven represents heavens and spiritual connection. The frog represents the connection to the earth, resources, and human connection. The sun represents growth and importance for life! The frame is yellow cedar, and the drum head is wild natural deer hide. The drumstick is salmon berry stock that represents nutrients. The drum represents the grandmother, and the drumstick represents the grandfather, he is asking grandmother to come dance, "BOOM, BOOM!" 8 points represents North, East, South, West, Understanding, Wisdom, True Faith and Knowledge. When one puts these all together, it is the closest beat to one’s mother’s heartbeat!