Silver Copper-shaped Eagle Pendant Frontlet

Silver Copper-shaped Eagle Pendant FrontletThis copper shaped Eagle Pendant is hand carved in sterling silver by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin. 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 to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said to be a messenger to the creator. Find more information about and examples of The Eagle

1 1/4 inches or 3 1/4 centimeters high

The pendant is about 1 inch or 2

The following is quoted from Henry Vickers about the Original:

Kingfisher by Roy Henry Vickers

so we agreed to change it by simplifying it

This design is kaakawinshiith meaning the wolf that transforms into killer whale from time to time

The mask is about 18

The red cedar panel is about 3 feet or over 91 centimeters in diameter and about 1 3/4 inches or 4 1/2 centimeters thick

This being is often considered female

Personal portraits of 15 sculptors and their work

and mustard yellow acrylic

A young man who lived in the village close to where Wasgo lived decided he wanted to kill it and take on its powers