Haida Silver Orca Copper Pendant Coast Salish

Haida Silver Orca Copper Pendant Coast SalishThis Orca Copper Pendant has been hand carved in sterling silver by Haida artist Derek White. 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

Including the hair

She may pause from time to time to scoop something from the floor and swing her arms over her head as if to deposit something in her basket

white gold

The bracelet measures 3/4 of an inch or 2 centimeters wide and 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

flicker feathers

represents the high ranking and power of both these families

we had a defensive palisade into which my people could retreat if given enough warning

The Pacific Coast is home to two of the three

which manipulates the silver to create a 3D effect

The sea monster took ‘Na̱mukustolis under the water in order to protect him from the floods

these Salmon People put on their outerwear of shiny skins and swam through the sea on their journey to dance at the mouths of rivers

Materials: Wood