Argillite Shark Pendant Woodpecker

Argillite Shark Pendant WoodpeckerThis Shark Pendant is hand carved by Haida artist Gary Minaker Russ. Is has been carved in argillite, with accents of catlinite or red pipestone and abalone. The Dogfish Symbol or Shark Woman Symbol represents one of the most powerful and elusive supernatural beings of Haida mythology, a powerful shaman. The story of how she became a shaman of extraordinary power is now lost, but we know that her power came from the spirit of the Dogfish, of the Shark

This run of prints consists of 100 signed & numbered copies

resembling the bold geometric designs and motifs of traditional Chilkat weavings

and 6 1/4 inches or 16 centimeters deep

pairs skating also symbolizes love

It had been carved from basswood and painted in black and green acrylic

This Bear Bracelet has been hand-carved and signed by Haida artist Andrew Williams

78 grams or 0

The black paint has an additive that gives it a subtle shimmer

thanks to the assistance of our friend

It is adorned with one Mother of Pearl bead in the beak

we often witness this same phenomenon as ravens harass nearby eagles

Those to whom Kwigwis appeared were said to be blessed by the encounter