Man Transforming Into Killer Whale EarringsThis Man Transforming Into Killer Whale sculpture is hand carved by Haida artist Calvin Bell. It has been carved from argillite and features 3 inlays of abalone shell. 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
sometimes referred to as a giant supernatural codfish
5 centimeters high
sometimes known as the Devilfish
This Beaver Mask was hand-carved by Namgis artist Shawn Karpes
The earrings each measure approximately 3/4 of an inch or 2 centimeters in diameter
and about 1/4 of an inch or 5/8 of a centimeter thick
This Xwixwi Mask by Kwagu’ł artist Calvin Hunt is carved in red cedar and painted in red
The includes a sizing gap at the back and can be resized by a professional jeweler
and 2 inches or 5 centimeters deep
XwiXwi masks originated from the Sxwaixwe
a flourishing and thriving being wishing good fortune upon those that seek it
reflect upon the sacrifices made by men and women in times of war
