Retro 51 Tornado Smithsonian Rollerball Pen in Raven Steals the Sun, Silver

James Peter Johnson is an award-winning Tlingit artist and sculptor, born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. He belongs to the Tlingit Ch'áak' Dakl'aweidi Clan (Eagle Killerwhale). His great-great-grandfather was Chief Gusht'eiheen ("Spray off the Dorsal Fin") of the Dakl'aweidi of the Xutsnoowú Kwáan (Angoon, Alaska). His great-grandfather was Chief Jimmy Johnson, and his grandfather was Chief Peter Johnson, for whom he is named. His strong ancestral history led him to practise the Tlingit art form. His late father, Franklin Johnson, first encouraged him to start carving. Johnson dedicated his life to continuing the Tlingit art form, honouring his ancestors with his work. Mr Johnson's design portrays the traditional Tlingit origin story of a raven bringing light to the world. Each Tornado has this Tlingit artwork screen-printed onto the stainless steel cylinder, lacquered in a matte clear coating and finished with antique silver accents. The Smithsonian top ring is engraved with the individual number and then complete with the sun logo on the crucifix. Each rollerball is packaged in a commemorative tube with the story of Raven's origins on the label. Grab this rollerball and carry history in your hands.