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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Recently, I came across this wonderful photograph of my father, Dave Senior, from the 1950’s. Taught at an early age by his mother, Ellen Neel, he was a skilled carver in his teens.

 

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In ancient times Mink is a trickster character, and his father is the Sun. Once, a young woman was weaving cedar bark mats, and the Sun shone on her and made her pregnant. Nine months later Mink was born.

Mink silver & gold bracelet.

 

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