Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole Ring

Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole RingThis Eagle and Grizzly Bear Totem Pole was hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Ron Russ in 1984. It has two inlays of abalone on the eyes, 14 inlays of ivory for the teeth, and one inlay of ivory on the eagle wing. It has been signed and dated on the back by the artist. 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

Even though we are surrounded by a temperate rainforest

This Wild Woman or Tsonoqua Mask is carved in red cedar and signed by adopted Kwakwaka'wakw Master Carver John Livingston

Haida Beaver Tsing by Bill Reid of the Haida Nation is an Artist Proof from 1978

12 inches or over 30 centimeters wide and 11 inches or 28 centimeters  deep

The Thunderbird comes from my grandmother’s side from Koskimo

Tuxw'id puppets

we have been defensive of our territory

68 inches and about 2 centimeters or 0

or emerge from beneath the earthen dance floor by hidden control strings

and name the new river they live alongside Ksien-"juice from the clouds

The Hummingbird teaches you to appreciate and love the miracle of living and to help you focus on the positivity in your life

It was released in September 2009