Argillite Seawolf Pendant Tahltan

Argillite Seawolf Pendant TahltanThis Seawolf pendant was hand carved by Haida artist Donavon Gates Sr. It features a Seawolf and it is adorned with catlinite or pipestone inlay. It is signed on the back. This piece was acquired from a collection, and is in good condition. The Native Wolf Symbol represents loyalty, strong family ties, good communication, education, understanding, and intelligence. Of all land animals, the Wolf has the strongest supernatural powers and is the most

This mask is approximately 14 inches or 35 centimeters high

The pendant measures approximately 1 7/8 inches or 4 3/4 centimeters high and 1 3/8 inches or 3 1/2 centimeters wide

The Bear Symbol represents strength

Without hair

with its high forehead

His white back represents the glacier

I will use my voice to teach those who do not know of this priceless area of our coastline

The dance of the Yagis is characterized by movements akin to a Sea Mammal

two copper ovoids on the eyebrows

The pendant depicts a killer whale dorsal fin with the wife of Nanasimgit carved into it

Soon the time came to return home with the excitement deep inside me to share this creation of Ponderosa Elk

After World War II