Silver Oval Bear Pendant Woodpecker

Silver Oval Bear Pendant WoodpeckerThis oval Bear Pendant is hand carved in sterling silver by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin. 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 rather than for the simple pleasure of being with

Chilkat weaving represents a collaboration between male and female artists

The bracelet measures just over 1/2 inch or 1 1/2 centimeters wide and is nearly 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters long

37 ounces or 38

the silver school of salmon become a striking scarlet ribbon

The pendant is 1 1/2 inches or close to 4 cm long and 1 1/4 inches or a little over 3 cm wide

The price includes shipping without the frame

brown and black acrylic

There is also an explanation of how argillite sculpture is produced and how it can best be appreciated

In our culture wolves are the highest law and order

It weighs close to 1 ounce or 28 grams

This serigraph is from September 1987 and is signed

It makes me realize simultaneously just how significant and insignificant I really am