Ravens & Eagles: Haida Art

Ancient art meets contemporary revivalists in this 26 part documentary series.

Haida Art meets a new advocate in this beautifully realized TV series called Ravens and Eagles. Anthropologists and art historians have studied Haida art since the late 19th century. With this TV series contemporary Haida artists redefine the form adding to the wealth of information stored in museums and books while bringing contemporary language to an academic lexicon. And now for the first time Urbanrez.ca brings you digital appetizers of each half hour program.

Season 1

Introduction

Episode 1
What is Haida Art?

Introduction

Episode 2
Spruce Root Weaver

Introduction

Episode 3
Cedar Bark Weaver

Barb Cranmer

Episode 4
Argillite Carver

Introduction

Episode 5
Carrying on the Traditions

Introduction

Episode 6
New Masters

Introduction

Episode 7
Portrait of a Mask Maker

Introduction

Episode 8
Journey of Song

Introduction

Episode 9
Chiefly Possessions

Alanis Obomsawin

Episode 10 & 11
Eagle of the Dawn

Introduction

Episode 12
The Paradox of Attribution

Introduction

Episode 13
Yahgu Dang Ang(To Pay Respect)

Season 2

Introduction

Episode 1
Stone Carver

Introduction

Episode 2
On the Trail of Property Woman

Introduction

Episode 3
In Our Blood

Barb Cranmer

Episode 4
Haida Jewellers

Introduction

Episode 5
Naxine Weaver

Introduction

Episode 6 & 7
From Hand-to-hand

Introduction

Episode 8 & 9
Athlii Gwaii: The Line at Lyell

Alanis Obomsawin

Episode 10 & 11
The New Collectors: Repatriation

Introduction

Episode 12
Giiahl Galang Stories

Introduction

Episode 13
Defining Haida Art