Silver Haida Dogfish/Shark Bracelet Paddle

Silver Haida Dogfish/Shark Bracelet PaddleThis Dogfish Shark Bracelet is hand carved in sterling silver and signed by Haida Master Carver Ron Russ. The Dogfish Symbol or Shark Woman Symbol represents one of the most powerful and elusive supernatural beings of Haida mythology, a powerful shaman. The story of how she became a shaman of extraordinary power is now lost, but we know that her power came from the spirit of the Dogfish, of the Shark family. Find more information about and examples of

impregnated her and managed to release the sun from a box held in the chief’s possession

Amos Collinson

The pendant has been carved in argillite and features 3 abalone inlays

is the crest of the Raven clan

Ocean people know the tides are affected by the moon phases

I walked out on North Chesterman beach and headed to a good vantage point near the tideline

It features 10 mother-of-pearl inlays

5 inches or 12 3/4 centimeters wide

Each box will have a different price

and 8 inches or 2 centimeters deep

and 5/8 of an inch or 1 1/2 centimeters high

the mask measures about 23 inches or 58 1/2 centimeters high