Wolf Silver and Gold Wrap Ring TahltanThis Wolf wrap ring is hand carved in sterling silver by artist Justin Rivard of the Cree Nation and features an onlay of 14 karat gold. 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.
about 11 1/2 inches or 29
over 1 1/4 of an inch or over 3 centimeters wide without the bail and about 3/8 of an inch or 1 centimeter thick
This sculpture "Ocean Pinnacle" was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith
high-ranking individuals may be initiated in the Klukwana or Wolf ritual that passes on inherited privileges of dances
They represent lives worth living for
This Orca with Raven Fin is hand-carved by the Haida Master Carver Ron Russ
This mask including the hair is about 13 inches or 33 centimeters high
The brooch has been carved from yew wood and has 7 abalone inlays in total
XwiXwi masks originated from the Sxwaixwe
The Wolf's head is carved into about 7 1/2 grams or over 1/4 ounce of 14 Karat Gold
feeling so much love for them
the very word "Comox" is derived from the Kwak'wala word for wealth
