A silver Moon Bracelet, the hand engraving is complete and it is ready to shape and polish. 

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The joy of working with 24K Gold, an Orca Pendant in progress. 

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People tell me that they like to see my bracelets before they are shaped and polished, so that the entire design can be seen - Kwakiutl Sun Bracelet. 

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A Beaver Ring in silver and gold, for those who like a wide band. 

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While editing my photographs I came across this portrait of Kwakiutl Chief Tony Hunt. He was one of the great artists of our time and a knew a great deal about our culture. 

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A Loon Pendant in silver with 24K gold inlays. 

In Kwakwak'awakw legends the Loon transports the Mink (the trickster / hero principle) under the water to emerge in another land. Our legends are full of interesting references to the supernatural. 

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