Haida Silver and Abalone Raven Pendant Pugwis or Merman

Haida Silver and Abalone Raven Pendant Pugwis or MermanThis silver and abalone Raven pendant is hand carved in sterling silver by Derek White from the Haida Nation. The pendant features one abalone inlay in the eye of the raven. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also symbolizes the unknown and shows that

As each bracelet is hand-carved

and young Haida men would be able to swim faster by eating their wings

and beauty of you

the red sticks on the side of the mask and the surrounding feathers were inspired by the typical Sxwaixwe form

As they move into the freshwater of the river

The paddle is deeply carved in yellow cedar

nga gii uu tl’ k’anguudang—Seeking Wise Counsel" - April White

The image is 26 inches or 66 centimeters high and 18 inches or 45 3/4 centimeters wide

My family was with me on this trip and we were all excited

dark green

the price does not include shipping

and Sioux artist Douglas David