Silver Octopus Bracelet Owl

Silver Octopus Bracelet OwlThis Octopus Bracelet is hand carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Wadhams. The Octopus, sometimes known as the Devilfish, is a powerful symbol of high intelligence, transformation, regeneration and resourcefulness. The Octopus has excellent adaptability and flexibility, and can be a symbol of one's ability to navigate through life's challenges and to be flexible in one's approach. Find more information about and examples of The

This print measures almost 22 inches or 55

We honour the Elders who carry this knowledge forward for us

the wrap ring has an overlap of nearly 1/2 of an inch or 1 1/4 centimeters wide

91 ounces or 25

These elaborate hats (´xis´) replicate the form of the woven spruce root crest hats

The platter measures approximately 5 5/8 inches or 14 1/4 centimeters long

He started by leaving salmon on the seashore in front of the village so it would be there when the villagers woke up in the morning

a Haida Princess

In a weakened state

After that carvers depicted the likeness of the supernatural being with protruding eyes because they believed the underwater spirit needed big eyes to see properly

and four copper teeth

and magic for spiritual cleansing