Raven on Tree Wooden Mini Puzzle - Stumpcraft

Thoughtfully and well crafted by the StumpCraft team in Calgary, these mini wooden jigsaw puzzles will amaze you with their intricate designs and beautiful Canadian artwork. 

Art for each puzzle is carefully printed directly onto 6mm thick wood and then laser-cut following a unique, thematic puzzle pattern inspired by the artwork itself. The interesting and irregular pieces fit together in unexpected ways, each shape offering a clue about its place in the bigger picture. The joy is in a meditative, collaborative, soul-satisfying experience of puzzling through the journey. Photos and words don’t do justice to how unique StumpCraft puzzles are. 

Artist: William Flett
Puzzle Designer: Jasen Robillard
Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 18 cm (irregular edge)
Piece Count: 65
Difficulty: 3 out of 5

William Flett lives on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples, also known as Burnaby of Metro Vancouver in BC. A member of the Haida Nation, he identifies as an artist, volunteer, queer sexual health educator, and HIV activist.

Animal crests, like the one featured in this puzzle, often convey aspects of traditional creation myths, and beliefs about the natural and the spiritual worlds. 

"This image was created to help Indigenize one of the biggest holidays of the year, so native peoples can more fully participate in the holiday spirit in our own way, by retelling one of the most well known indigenous stories, 'How Raven Stole the Light'."

At the beginning of the story, trickster Raven sits atop an evergreen tree. There he comes up with the clever idea to disguise himself as a needle: this initial transformation leads to unlocking the gift of light (sun, moon and stars) being held by the Old Man in his many bentwood boxes. 

'How Raven Stole the Light' is one of the most retold stories through oral history, and has many variations. William recommends sitting with any and all versions. Háw'aa from us and William for supporting indigenous artists.

Packaged in a circular tin. Perfect as a stocking stuffer, hospitality token of appreciation, or corporate gift.