Odin, foremost of the Aesir,god of poetry, battle and death, is the central sculpted face on this panel. Flanking him are his ravens, Huginn (Thought) and Munin (Memory). Each morning they fly out then return to report to Odin on the state of the world. Odin’s two wolves, also his companions, are painted in negative space, in Northwest Coast native style, on each side of the panel. The face on the bottom is Mimir at whose well Odin made the trade of his left eye for the gift of wisdom.

The panel’s shape is inspired by Scandinavian silver-gilt brooches from the 5th and 6th centuries.

Contact Jay Haavik at: haavik@attbi.com.