14K Gold Orca and Thunderbird Bracelet Abalone

14K Gold Orca and Thunderbird Bracelet AbaloneThis 1 4 inch wide Orca or Killer Whale and Thunderbird bracelet is hand carved in 14 karat gold and signed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Amos Dawson. The bracelet came from a collection and is in good condition. 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

measures approximately 2 inches or 5 centimeters high and 1 3/8 inches or 3 1/2 centimeters wide

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This limited edition "Thunderbird" print is by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Peter Dawson

The bentwood box is over 14 inches or 36 centimeters high and close to 12 inches or 30 centimeters wide and deep

The Thunderbird is the great supernatural being and ruler of the sky with influence stretching from horizon to horizon

This Medicine Man Mask was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Junior Henderson

Russell remembers being told about Pitch Woman from his grandmother

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This Orca or Killer Whale shaped pendant is hand carved in 14 karat gold by Kwakwaka´wakw Artist Joe Wilson from the Namgis First Nation

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The weight is 36

they were the integral link between mere survival for these peoples and the freedom to enrich their lives through the exploration and development of their art and culture