ORCA: family, loyalty, longevity, spirit of the traveller
RAVEN: creativity, wisdom, knowledge, honour, cleverness
Handcrafted sterling silver bracelet by Haida artist Alvin Adkins. This piece features an Orca and a Raven, each symbolizing important aspects of Haida culture—family, loyalty, and longevity in the Orca, and creativity, wisdom, and honour in the Raven.
1/2" wide × 6" in length with a 1" space at the back
Made in Vancouver, BC.
Alvin Adkins, born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia in 1959, is a member of the Haida Nation from Haida Gwaii bearing the family crests of the Raven, the Bear, and the Killer Whale. While self-taught in the Northwest Coast art form from age 22, Alvin has been influenced by distinguished artists such as Dempsey Bob, Freda Diesing, Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, and Don Yeomans. His work preserves traditional Haida carving styles and is distinguished by expert formline, deep gouging, and imaginative craftsmanship. In addition to gold and silver, he also carves in wood and argillite, and creates limited edition silkscreen prints.
