I haven't used one of these stones in while. Thunderbird Ring, One Carat Black Diamond & Gold.

#blackDiamond #GoldRing #engagementRing

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I had the honour of exhibiting at the Venice Biennale in 1999, becoming the first Canadian First Nations artist to participate. Looking back, I regard it as an important moment in my artistic journey and in the growing international recognition of Indigenous art.

#firstNationsArt #nativeAmericanArt #veniceBiennale

 

 

New work: Wolf Pendant, silver with abalone shell

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Raven Release the Sun

Raven Releasing the Sun is the best known of the Raven stories, although there are over 200 myths about the Trickster.

Sterling silver & abalone shell.

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The first bolo time I have made in some years. I like it so much I am tempted to make one for myself—if I had someplace to where it. Wolf bolo tie, silver, abalone shell, leather. 

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I enjoy making a ring that may be worn for many years. How many things does a person purchase that last decades?

Eagle Ring, silver with a ruby setting.

#nativeAmericanJewelry #firstNationsJewellery

 

A unique piece – Angler Fish Pendant, in silver, gold & abalone shell.

 

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