Sterling Owl Cuff Bracelet Hand-Engraved First Nations Native Jewelry

Description

Figurative, deeply carved, and truly one-of-a-kind, this sterling hand-engraved cuff depicts an
Owl
. The Northwest Coast of North America is home to three species of owl: the great horned owl, the screech owl and the snowy owl. The owl is a nocturnal hunting bird. Although it is silent and rarely seen, owls are fierce hunters and possess a sharp, distinct call.Similar to many cultures around the world, the owl represents wisdom and perception on the Northwest Coast. In some cultures within British Columbia, an owl seen flying overhead can be interpreted as a warning or a foreshadowing of major events to come. It is a mysterious creature. Owl is fairly uncommon in Northwest Coast art. It is most frequently depicted in the art of the Gitksan people, for whom owl is a family crest symbol. Artistically, owls can be identified by large eyes, a short and hooked beak, and pointed ears, which can be exaggerated to emphasize the animal’s acute hearing.
This stunning piece measures 1" wide and is 6" long, which will fit a wrist between 6 1/4" and 6 1/2" in circumference. It is signed and has never been worn.
Dean Hunt is from a family of artists including his father, Bradley Hunt, and his brother, Shawn Hunt. He is from the Eagle clan. Dean is a talented young artist who creates works in gold, silver, and wood. He was included in Bill Reid Gallery's "Continuum: Vision and Creativity on the Northwest Coast" exhibition in 2009. In 2011, one of his masks was featured in Vancouver Art Gallery's exhibition "Shore, Forest, and Beyond: Art from the Audain Collection". In early 2014, another one of Dean's masks was featured in Satellite Gallery's "Cindy Sherman Meets Dzunukwa" exhibition. Dean takes great care with every piece that he creates, and is quickly becoming one of the most accomplished Heiltsuk artists working today.
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