The legend of Bear and Raven in an 18K gold pendant

New work - the story of the Eagle that came down from the world above and transformed into a human, to become one of the first ancestors, in 18K gold.

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In progress - The Hummingbird transforming into a Man. In myth time humans could transform into birds and animals. 

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A work in progress - the story of the woman who married the Bear bracelet. 

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My collector, Gregor, sent this excellent photograph of a red cedar Thunderbird panel by my son, Edwin Neel hanging in Florence, Italy along with my book, The Way Home. Like father, like son. 

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A Raven, the Trickster in 14K white gold with a ruby. 

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My children Ellena and Edwin holding a model totem pole carved by my late father, Dave Neel Sr. in 1957.

A lady in Maple Ridge, BC owned it for over 70 years, and recently she contacted me and gave it to me as a generous gift. What a wonderful gesture and a big thank you to Ann.

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