Silver Oxidized Orca Bracelet Coast Salish

Silver Oxidized Orca Bracelet Coast SalishThis Orca or Killer Whale Bracelet was hand crafted by Justin Rivard from the Cree Nation and signed on the back. The design has been cut out in sterling silver, onlaid to a silver backing, and oxidized in areas to enhance the contrast in the design. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes.

The people went up and implored ’Idansuu to come down to the beach to hear the singing for himself

and rivers where there were none before

I enjoyed the cranes daily and discovered they migrate to the islands and nest there to raise their young

As these rings are hand-carved the carving may differ slightly from the images

1 1/2 inches or 3 3/4 centimeters wide

which refined the delicate details and engraved elements

25 centimeters high

This aggressive piece is demanding with its vermilion and black design which bursts off the paper in much the same way Raven once burst from the smoke hole

measures approximately 2 inches or 5 centimeters high and about 1 3/8 inches or 3 1/2 centimeters wide

This Eagle Pendant has been hand-carved and hammered in brass by Haida artist Derek White

4x20 inches or 29x50

It weighs about 4