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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A happy customer sent me this photograph of the Orca ring that I made for him, with beautiful British Columbia in the background. 

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A Bear Ring, platinum with a one carat Black Diamond 

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An Eagle Bracelet ready to polish. 

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A Plains Native Indian chief with the Native American flag. 

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The Raven Releasing the Sun

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