Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball – Raven Steals the Sun (Smithsonian) (Discontinued)

The Retro 51 Tornado Smithsonian Raven Steals the Sun Rollerball by James Peter Johnson portrays the traditional Tlingit origin story of a Raven bringing light into the world. Each Tornado has this Tlingit artwork silkscreened on the stainless barrel, varnished in a matte clear coatingand finished with antique silver accents. The Smithsonian top ring is engraved with its individual number and then complete with the sun logo on the finial. Each rollerball is packaged in a commemorative tube with the Raven’s origin story on the label. Pick up this rollerball and carry history in your hands.

James Peter Johnson

James Peter Johnson is an award-winning Tlingit artist and carver, born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. He belongs to the Tlingit Chak Daklaweidi Clan (Eagle Killerwhale). His great great grandfather was Chief Gushteiheen (Spray off the Dorsal Fin) of the Daklaweidi of the Xutsnoow Kwan (Angoon, Alaska). His great grandfather was Chief Jimmy Johnson, and his grandfather was Chief Peter Johnson, after whom he is named. His strong ancestral history led him to purse the Tlingit art form. His late father, Franklin Johnson, first encouraged him to begin carving. Johnson has dedicated his life to continuing the Tlingit art form, honoring his ancestors through his work.

Retro 51 Tornado Smithsonian Raven Steals the Sun Rollerball Details:

• Silk-screened art on Stainless barrel
• Created by Tlingit artist James Peter Johnson
• Smithsonian top ring Sun logo on the top disc
• Numbered on the top ring
• Antique Silver Accents
• Comes with rollerball refill
• Smithsonian OLP Retro51 Packaging Tube

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