Silver 1" Eagle Cutout Bracelet Nuxalk

Silver 1" Eagle Cutout Bracelet NuxalkThis Eagle Bracelet is hand carved in sterling silver by Haida artist Alvin Adkins. The Eagle Symbol is known as The master of skies and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said to be a messenger to the creator. Find more information about and examples of The Eagle Northwest Coast

Through four thunderbirds forged into the form of a poppy

It is carved in alder wood

the painter of the pattern board illustrated only half the design

The chief's head represents the raven transformation

The world fades away and you live in the moment

are about 25 5/8 inches or 65 centimeters by 19 6/8 inches or 50

measures approximately 9 inches or 23 centimeters high

The traditional-style Moon Mask is carved from one piece of red cedar and features a 3-dimensional face in the center with sterling silver onlays on the eyes and one copper accent on the tongue

This Orca brooch is hand-carved by the Haida Master Carver Ron Russ

A footnote to this story is that the needles of the Ponderosa pine have been used as an Indigenous medicine from time immemorial

This Kulus Bracelet is hand-carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Wadhams

and 3/16 of an inch or 1/2 of a  centimeter thick