Silver 1/2" Bear Bracelet Size:7"This Bear 6" Bracelet was hand crafted by Justin Rivard from the Cree Nation and signed on the back. It has been carved from sterling silver. 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
The mask is about 12 inches or 30 centimeters long excluding the hair and about 13 inches or 33 centimeters wide and 9 inches or 23 centimeters deep
measures approximately 1 1/4 inches or 3 centimeters high and 2 1/8 inches or 5 1/4 centimeters wide
It is one of the most powerful symbols in Kwakwaka’wakw culture
The Thunderbird can be associated with the Killerwhale in Kwagu’l design
"Dakdakiiyaa (Hummingbird) is a member of the Trochilidae Clan and in Northwest Coast imagery is recognizable by its long slender beak and outspread wings
Please note: the images on this page are examples of custom wedding bands that can be made by the artist
Though the Salish have many spirit dances and songs
and prickly spines on his beak
My mom later talked to her cousin and his wife on the phone to see how Nunu was doing that morning
My Tlingit ancestors called the creature on this type of box “Gonakadeit”
With the mask only partially painted
measures approximately 17 inches or 43 centimeters high
