Haida Large Bear Totem Pendant Abalone

Haida Large Bear Totem Pendant AbaloneThis Haida Bear Pendant has been hand carved in sterling silver by Haida artist Derek White. The Bear Symbol represents strength, family, vitality courage and health. The bear is thoughtful and independent, with little need for fellowship. The bear is also self contained and strong willed in nature. A Bear is of great support and comfort to those who crave human company simply for personal reassurance rather than for the simple pleasure of being with

"Some say the K'omoks live in the "Land of Plenty

Tłaḵwagila'ogwa is the Chief of the Undersea People's Wife

5 inches high

This Flying Eagle Pendant is hand-carved in sterling silver by Haida artist Garner Moody

61/4 inches or close to 16 centimeters long without the gap and weighs 1

On Raven’s final attempt

and up to 27 inches or 56 centimeters deep

although held only by certain Eagle families

The mask has been carved from red cedar and painted in orange and black acrylic

The mask is about 13 inches or 33cm long

This became the first and only time in 25 years that an aboriginal person was so honoured

The mask is signed and dated by the artist