Medium Orca Copper Shaped Pendant Noblewoman

Medium Orca Copper Shaped Pendant NoblewomanThis Medium Orca Copper Shaped Pendant is hand carved by Kwakwakawakw Artist Joe Wilson from the Namgis First Nation. 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 care. Find more information about and examples of

The pendant has been hand-carved and hammered in 18 karat gold and features two abalone inlays for the eyes

This is one of my grandfather’s

Added is an abalone inlay into the eye

My first visits to Tofino by the sea reminded me of the importance of lighthouses on the coastline of B

Haida Raven Steals the Moon sterling silver and 14 karat gold Band

In one version a woman gives birth to a frog

but also at seeing this strange creature

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our family once owned a beautiful beaded apron with two facing grizzly bears

The pendant and stand together measure approximately 3 inches or 7 1/2 centimeters high

this was one of them

The ring is about 1/4 of an inch wide