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Canada Goose Sterling Hand-Engraved Northwest Coast Native Bracelet Signed
Canada Goose Sterling Hand-Engraved Northwest Coast Native Bracelet Signed
Canada Goose Sterling Hand-Engraved Northwest Coast Native Bracelet Signed

Canada Goose Sterling Hand-Engraved Northwest Coast Native Bracelet Signed

$ 528

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or exchange (buyer's choice)
  • Return policy details: Most items sold by this seller support local First Nations artists working in British Columbia, so we encourage you to just keep or exchange your item(s) rather than request a cash refund. The artists represented by this seller truly rely on sales for their livelihood and suffer when cash must be taken back from them. We will make every effort to complete an exchange that leaves everyone happy :) Please contact us before requesting a refund from Ebay or PayPal. Thanks so much for your interest.
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Artisan: Kelvin Thompson
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Tribal Affiliation: Haisla
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    This is possibly the most Canadian bracelet ever made: it has been created by a First Nations artist, it depicts a Canadiana icon, and it is subtly sophisticated. The middle of the design depicts a figurative
    Canada Goose
    , while the sides of the cuff display abstracted wing motifs. After this Northwest Coast Native cuff was hand-engraved, the artist soldered sterling rails around the outside to provide the carving with some protection and to provide the piece with a truly finished look. This cuff measures 1" wide by 6" long and
    will fit a wrist between 6 1/4"-6 1/2" in circumference
    . It is
    signed
    on the inside.
    Geese symbolise the sacred circle,
    dedication
    , and knowing when to lead or follow. Geese have long been revered - it was a sacred bird in the Roman temples of Juno, it was associated with the North Wind in Greek Mythology, and it is the totem for the Winter Solstice for many Native Americans. The time when Canada Geese migrate announces the passages of the Great Circle of the Year, reminding us of the sanctity of the cycles of our lives. There are lessons to be learned from this bird's compliants and communal demeanour - they don't ever leave behind an ill or wounded fellow bird. They are very compassionate, caring, and loving selfless creatures. We are able to see that this attitude is very natural behaviour. They also know when to lead or when to follow - members of a flock alternate these roles.
    Kelvin carves jewellery in silver and gold, but also creates bowls and masks from alder, maple and cedar. In 1979, he studied under and worked with Barry and Derek Wilson at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and in 1980 carved a totem pole with Henry Robinson for the Friendship Centre. He has been adopted into Henry's Haisla family. From oxidizing to intricate cut-out work, Kelvin is always experimenting and trying new things with his jewellery. In addition, he has taught many artists how to carve in silver and gold, and he is passionate about passing skills and information on to younger carvers. From September, 2007 to February, 2008 Kelvin aided Kwakwaka’wakw/Haida artist Dan Wallace in teaching the first annual Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts Program, which was held at Vancouver’s Native Education College. In 2009, Kelvin was commissioned to engrave five cuff bracelets for James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Elton John, and Vicki Gabereau for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation fundraiser 'An Evening with Diana Krall'.
    Keywords: "raven power animal", "wolf power animal", "power animals", "animal totem", "wolf totem", "canada geese", "goose mobile", "Haida bracelet", "tlingit jewelry"