Haida Silver Eagle and Orca Pendant Drum

Haida Silver Eagle and Orca Pendant DrumThis Eagle and Orca Pendant is hand carved in sterling silver and signed by Haida artist Garner Moody. The Eagle Symbol is known as The master of skies and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said to be a messenger to the creator. Find more information about and examples of The

These dances have been primarily obtained through intermarriage with the northern tribes of the coast

measures approximately 1 5/8 inches or 4 centimeters long by 7/8 of an inch or 2 1/4 centimeters wide

the breakdown of the family structure and a continuing legacy of abuse and rise of alcoholism

5 inches or 37 centimeters high

Soon Raven shook and some fell off

As a young man he had just lost a finger in an accident and had to row across Burrard Inlet

flexibility

This Portrait Mask is carved in red cedar by Russell Tate from the Ditidaht First Nation on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island

but also have high ceremonial and spiritual significance

The rough sketches caught my imagination

usually as a clan ancestor associated with sea beings

You can also request to have mother-of-pearl incorporated into the design