Argillite Wolf Pendant Ring

Argillite Wolf Pendant RingThis Wolf Pendant is hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Melanie Russ. The Wolf Symbol represents loyalty, strong family ties, good communication, education, understanding, and intelligence. Of all land animals, the Wolf has the strongest supernatural powers and is the most accomplished hunter. Find more information about and examples of The Wolf Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The pendant measures approximately 1 3 4 inches or 4 1 2

half-bird figure

Those who encountered Kwigwis were considered blessed by the experience

I’ve chosen to include this print in the Spirits of Snow & Ice Collection which pays homage to the winter sports that take place in my hometown and all over much of British Columbia

The headdress

The Salmon symbolizes abundance

Commissioning or carving a figure or pole expressly for this purpose was a serious and expensive proposition—not undertaken frivolously—and it usually produced the desired results

This Raven Mask was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Gilbert Dawson

The sketching

The bracelet features the intertwined designs of an Orca or Killer Whale and the Giant Pacific Octopus

The size of the print itself is 22 inches or 56 centimeters wide and 15 inches or 38 centimeters high

and 12 1/2 inches or 32 centimeters deep

and features 13 inlays of abalone and is trimmed with cedar bark