Argillite Five Finned Killer Whale Pendant Mask

Argillite Five Finned Killer Whale Pendant MaskThis Killer Whale Pendant is hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Melanie Russ. 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. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care. Find more information about and examples of The Orca Killer Whale Northwest

This Eagle Bracelet is hand carved in 14 karat gold by Kwakwaka´wakw Artist Joe Wilson from the Namgis First Nation

The second last image is of Ron Russ holding the carving

This Ravens Bracelet has been hand-carved in sterling silver and signed by Haida artist Andrew Williams

3 ounces or 7 1/2 grams

Cognizant that Ḵ̓aniḵilakw might return

They saw human forms in the clam

13 inches or 33 centimeters wide

5 centimeters thick

the “Spirit of Nation” Totem Pole symbolizes the profound interconnectedness of family and community

handwoven in red cedar bark by Ali Hunt

This Raven Pendant is hand-carved in sterling silver by artist Chris Russ from the Haida Nation

This mask measures approximately 20 inches or 51 centimeters in diameters and 3 inches or 7 1/2 centimeters deep