Mystic Raven
17” x 12”
Solid lead crystal, edition of 5
- Shown in lilac
- Other colors available.
Ravens (Corvids) are arguably the most intelligent birds in existence.
There are accounts of ravens opening snow mobile latches to get to food; making tools to fish things out of bottles or crevasses; and even filling a bottle with rocks to elevate the water level for drinking.
Many cultures consider the raven to be a mystical creature; the Inuit explained the solar and lunar eclipses with stories about the raven stealing the sun and moon.
I was so enamored by ravens through Celtic Mythology that I purchased a European / Pied African Crow hybrid and named him Rendor, which is the Hungarian word for “law.”
Rendor the Raven
Rendor has been an inspiration for my work with his personality and intelligence. Unfortunately, there was some discrepancy in the state law on whether I could legally own him and I did not want to jeopardize my falconry license.
I donated him to the South Dakota Reptile Museum’s Birds of Prey show where he is now named Murphy. He is a pirate in one of their shows and collects money from the crowd and stuffs it into a treasure chest. It’s great to know he’s loved and cared for and enjoying what he’s doing.
Are you interested in adding Mystic Raven to your collection? Please contact my representative galleries to purchase: Tammy Bality Sculpture Representatives.
