Silver Orca Wrap Ring Kwakwakawakw

Silver Orca Wrap Ring KwakwakawakwThis Orca wrap ring was hand carved in sterling silver by Tahltan artist Terrence Campbell. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care. Find more information about and examples of The Orca Killer Whale

overcome by curiosity

Hand-painted in acrylic

The mask is in excellent shape and shows a few minor scuffs

The pendant measures approximately 1 1/2 inches or 3 3/4 centimeters high and 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide

about 6 inches or 15 1/2 centimeters wide

The cedar panel measures approximately 17 3/4 inches or 45 centimeters in diameter and 1 3/4 inches or 4 1/4 centimeters thick

The design features an Eagle on top

The repoussé (hammered) finish adds dimensionality and a textured finish to the silver surface

This Nuu-chah-nulth Land Chief Mask by Kwagu’ł artist Calvin Hunt is carved in red cedar and painted in red

and 9 inches or 23cm wide

6 1/4 inches or 15 3/4 centimeters long

The mask is up to 13 1/2 inches or 34 centimeters wide