Canadian First Nations, Hand Carved Sterling Silver 1/4" Bear and outlet Raven Bracelet, Indigenous Native Jewellery, Kwakwaka'wakw

This bear and raven bracelet is hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Victoria Harper. It is made of sterling silver.

The bracelet is 6.20" long with a 1" gap and has a width of 0.25".


BEARS SYMBOLIZE: STRENGTH, COURAGE, PARENTHOOD

Bear is an important family crest associated with motherhood and children. Legend tells the story of a human woman who married a bear and gave birth to twin cubs who grew up to be powerful chiefs. Bears hibernate in the same den making a home for their cubs and are known to fight fiercely to protect their young. Bears can be gentle, playful and quiet. Traditionally, it is believed bears understand human speech, thus they are referred to as "Elder Kinsman".


RAVENS SYMBOLIZE: CREATIVITY, MISCHIEF, MAGIC

Legend credits Raven with releasing the Sun, Moon, and Stars into our world. Raven is also the bringer of water and fish. According to Haida law, Raven discovered mankind in a clam-shell. He carries the power of the unknown, is the guardian of magic, seeker of answers, and the messenger. Full of mystical powers, Raven can transform himself into any form, at will, and loves to tease and trick.


Victoria Harper was born in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. She has tribal roots in Alert Bay with the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. She was a New Year's Baby born on the first of January 1979. Victoria learned the mastery of the jewellery trade from her father, Charles Harper. His first focus in her teaching was on the shapes used in carving: ovoids, half cuts, U-shapes and split cuts. Once she was acquainted outlet with the technical aspects of carving, she learned the design elements of Northwest Coast Culture. Over the years, Victoria has established herself as a masterful and proficient carver. Victoria is one of the prominent carvers in a growing number of female carvers in a male-dominated art form. She has conquered her hurdles effortlessly and has literally 'carved' a niche for herself in the traditions of Northwest Coast artists. She lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.


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