Haida Orca Argillite Pendant Books

Haida Orca Argillite Pendant BooksThis Orca Pendant has been hand carved by Haida artist Amy Edgars. The Pendant has been carved in argillite and features 2 abalone inlays. 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

While traditional marriage ceremonies have never stopped amongst the Kwakwaka’wakw

The pole measures approximately 7 inches or 17 1/2 centimeters high

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This Bear Panel is hand-carved in red cedar by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

It has silver inlayed around the outside of the pendant

This ring has a sizing gap and could be resized by your local jeweler

Where are the singers who shake the mountains with their voice and the beat of the drum

This Owl Rattle was hand-carved by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

Hear Rod elaborate on the meaning behind this piece:

It has been carved in a traditional copper shield shape and features 5 inlays of abalone in the cross design

~ Robert Davidson