In ancient times, Made to be Hunter was caught in a storm while hunting seals, & he washed up in the Land of the Ghosts. The Bukwis, the Chief of the Ghosts, offered him delicious roast salmon, which was actually rotten wood, to trap him in the Land of the Ghosts forever. Despite his hunger, he resisted the Bukwis & was eventually rescued by his brothers.

Sea Hunter / Bukwis transformation mask

 

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The sea hunter washed up in the Land of the Ghosts. The Chief of the Ghosts, Bukwis, offered him delicious roast salmon, which was actually rotten wood, to trap him in the Land of the Ghosts forever.

Sea Hunter / Bukwis transformation mask, in progress

 

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Have a Charlie Brown Christmas and a Happy New year.

 

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When the Great Deluge covered the earth with water, four Wolf siblings took refuge on a high mountain top. After the water receded, they found that they were alone in the world. They transformed into humans and became the first ancestors. - Wolf silver bracelet

 

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Someone is going to be happy on Christmas morning.

Eagle pendant in gold, 1-1/2” diameter

 

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Transformation is one of the key themes in Northwest coast Native art. It is often an element in my art work.

Eagle Transforming into a Raven bracelet.

 

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The Eagle has a special significance in Northwest coast Native traditional culture. When we see an eagle in the wild, it is considered a blessing. Finding an eagle feather, on the beach or in the forest, is very good luck

Eagle bracelet, silver & 14K gold

 

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