Northwest Coast Native Silver Cuff Bracelet Raven Design Haida Style Aboriginal

Description

This is a new, hand-engraved First Nations cuff bracelet created by Saulteaux/Haisla artist Kelvin Thompson. It measures 1/2" wide x 6" long and has been designed for everyday wear.
It will fit a wrist between 6 1/4"-6 3/4" in circumference
and can be adjusted to a certain degree.
The bracelet is available with a
Raven
,
Frog
, or
School of Salmon
design.
Raven
is a primary crest and also the cultural hero amongst most Northwest Coast Native cultures. The head can be seen at the front, and the bird's wings and talons have been engraved down the sides of the cuff.
Frog
is seen as an innocent observer, and is often associated with communication, due to it's large tongue and vocal powers.
Salmon
is often seen in pairs and is a symbol of regeneration.
Kelvin has been adopted into the Haisla nation. He carves jewellery in silver and gold, but also creates bowls and masks from alder, maple and cedar. In 1979, he studied under and worked with Barry and Derek Wilson at the Vancouver Indian Centre, and in 1980 carved a totem pole with Henry Robertson for the Indian Centre. From oxidizing to intricate cut-out work, Kelvin is always experimenting and trying new things with his jewellery. In addition, he has taught many artists how to carve in silver and gold, and he is passionate about passing skills and information on to younger carvers. From September, 2007 to February, 2008 Kelvin aided Kwakwaka’wakw/Haida artist Dan Wallace in teaching the first annual Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts Program, which was held at Vancouver’s Native Education College.
Keywords: "Haida Mask", "Haida jewelry", "native american",
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