Ravens and Eagles S1E04 Argillite Carver Christian White
Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
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24m
Multi-disciplinary artist Christian White carves elaborate
Haida stories, imbued with a sense tradition, into the indigenous slate argillite. A descendant of Charles Edenshaw, Christian learned to carve from his father, the late Morris White. In this documentary, Christian works alongside his apprentices at his studio in Masset, BC. The mystery of his art unfolds and his passion surfaces during a quiet conversation about his latest panel pipe.
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