Haida Silver and Abalone Raven Pendant Wedding Ring

Haida Silver and Abalone Raven Pendant Wedding RingThis Haida Silver and Abalone Repouss Raven Pendant is handmade by Haida artist Derek White from the Haida Nation. The pendant has been hand carved in sterling silver and features two abalone inlays in the eyes of the Raven. The repouss (hammered) finish gives the silver surface a gently textured patina. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation,

The mask including the feathers measures approximately 19 inches or 48 centimeters high

They stick by their side throughout their early years

our body has an extraordinary ability to send us off to another world

This mask is hand-carved in alder

and 3 1/2 inches or 9 centimeters deep

The young man joined them in the feast of the early evening

In the Haida culture

This practice is often done in our potlatches

The down side of racing is that you are most likely to get hurt

and 3 1/8 inches or 8 centimeters deep

He took Bear to the nearest river and there he released the salmon into the water

The hands are carved from yellow cedar