Bear Mother Argillite Box NecklaceThis exquisite Bear Mother Box is hand carved from argillite by Haida artist Gryn White. The removable lid showcases a mother bear with a cub on her back. Two additional cubs are carved on opposite sides of the box, while human figures adorn the remaining sides. The box is supported by four intricately carved frog figures. The Bear Mother story is a legend shared by many people on the Northwest Coast, most notably the Haida, Nisgaa, Gitxsan, and Coast
The earrings have been carved in argillite and feature a total of 4 abalone inlays
28 inches or 71 centimeters high and 17 inches or 43 1/2 centimeters wide
32 abalone inlays
The platter measures approximately 5 5/8 inches or 14 1/4 centimeters long
it will take around 3 - 4 weeks to have the ring carved to your size
The daughter walked over to the head of the creature
Raven failed by doing things backwards
The print depicts the traditional Haida beaver crest of the Eagle Clan
and up to 1/2 an inch or 1 1/4 centimeters thick
"The Beings in the story ‘Bear Mother Myth’ are the backbone of this depiction
This Moon Ring by Justin Rivard from the Cree Nation is hand carved in sterling silver with an onlay of 14 karat gold
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