Haida Argillite Raven and Eagle Double Faced Pendant Earrings

Haida Argillite Raven and Eagle Double Faced Pendant EarringsThis Haida Raven and Eagle Double Faced Pendant was hand carved from argillite. It is attributed to George Yeltatzie from the Haida Nation. It features abalone inlays in the eyes and wings and it is framed in sterling silver, with a streling silver bail. It was acquired from a collection in good condition. Mischievous and curious, the Raven plays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation,

in essence

They must move together in unison and in grace

and just over 1/2 inch or 1 1/2 centimeters thick

Including the whiskers

“The focus point in this piece of art is a Spring Salmon depicted with the face of Humanity

Some legends feature blood-sucking or man-eating monsters transforming into mosquitoes and biting flies after their deaths

while they were feasting

Note: The price is for one seal head

We were fishing out of King Pacific Lodge in Whale Channel

and painted in black

The traditional-style Moon Mask is carved from one piece of red cedar and features a 3-dimensional face in the center with sterling silver onlays on the eyes and one copper accent on the tongue

and about 8 inches or 20 centimeters deep