Silver and Gold Orca or Killer Whale Bracelet Yagis or Sea Monster

Silver and Gold Orca or Killer Whale Bracelet Yagis or Sea MonsterThis Orca or Killer Whale Bracelet is hand carved by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin. It has been carved in sterling silver with a large onlay of 14 karat yellow gold. 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

we are grizzly bears ready to defend what is right

The red cedar panel is 4 feet or 122 centimeters wide

I began to comprehend why our people treat our graves with such respect

8 mm wide and 16 inches or over 40 centimeters long

I was struck by the romantic scene and stopped to take a few photos

This Pugwis or Merman Mask with Kingfisher is carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw Master Carver Bill Henderson from the Wei Wai Kum Nation in Campbell River

The three platters

"This is my version of a portrait mask carved in Nuu-chah-nulth style—using the colours of Mother Earth

with any symbol or colour palette you would like

The storm stops

For a good number it is also where their journey will end

she can stave off hunger and she will remember their generosity and be their voice and steward in their time of need