Gold Pendants

Eagle Pendant
Val Malesku (Cree)

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mo...

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mountainous regions. Eagles are large birds of prey with impressive hunting and fishing skills. Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle spirits are associated ...

Dogfish Mother Pendant
Gwaai Edenshaw (Haida)

Edition /9This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directl...

Edition /9This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directly.“Dogfish is an important crest and mythic being…depictions of Dogfish feature high, domed heads, that actually represent the snout; sharp, triangular teeth in a large, downturned, mouth; parallel lines representing gills in the cheeks; large, and round eyes with elliptical pupils…Dogfish images may also feature a hooked, beakish nose, and a separate pair of circular designs representing nostrils...

Killer Whale Tail Pendant with Diamond
Hollie Bartlett (Haisla)

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, Ki...

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, Killer Whales are often thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and are associated with wealth.

Bear Pendant
Trevor Angus (Gitxsan)

Bear is a dominant crest symbol. Bears are closely related to humans especially when standing on ...

Bear is a dominant crest symbol. Bears are closely related to humans especially when standing on their hind legs, bridging the human and non-human realms. Their strength and intelligence are universally respected and they are considered to be helping spirits of warriors. Bear is often depicted with a short snout, round paws, stubby tail and bared teeth.

Rainbow Woman Pendant
Jay Simeon (Haida)

Edition 2/12Rainbow Woman (tuul jaad) is one of many Northwest Coast magical beings of the land a...

Edition 2/12Rainbow Woman (tuul jaad) is one of many Northwest Coast magical beings of the land and sky. She is considered one of the greatest of these beings and is a figure of hope and strength.

Hawk Pin/Pendant
Phil Janze (Gitxsan)

Edition 4/10

Edition 4/10

White Gold Whale Tail Pendant
Hollie Bartlett (Haisla)

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, ki...

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, killer whales are often thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and are associated with wealth, unity and travel. Some prominent characteristic traits of Killer Whale are a rounded snout, blowhole, a dorsal fin, pectoral fins and a tail.

Raven with a Broken Beak Pendant
Jay Simeon (Haida)

The bezel includes forty 5pt diamonds.Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a...

The bezel includes forty 5pt diamonds.Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adventures at the beginning of time released the sun and the moon and brought the world into existence. Raven is identified by its straight beak and lack of ears or plumage on the head.

Beaver Totem Pendant
Jay Simeon (Haida)

Edition 4/5Beaver is a significant crest figure on the Northwest Coast. Beaver is known as an eld...

Edition 4/5Beaver is a significant crest figure on the Northwest Coast. Beaver is known as an elder who keeps to themselves and only gets involved in the affairs of others if they are important. Beavers are known as the builders of the lodges and homes that support the family unit. In one story the first ancestral Beaver was a woman while in other stories Beaver is one of Raven’s uncles. They are very industrious and territorial animals. Beaver is often depicted with pronounced front teeth, s...

Frog Pendant
Jay Simeon (Haida)

Abalone bale ¼" longFrogs are both social, vocal and are associated with the power of transformat...

Abalone bale ¼" longFrogs are both social, vocal and are associated with the power of transformation and the ability to traverse worlds. As the primary spirit helpers of shamans, frogs are communicators and often represent the voice of the people. Frogs were often carved at the top of totem poles to symbolize the communication of warnings or impending danger. Frog is generally given large eyes, prominent lips with a projecting tongue and webbed feet.

Female Moon Pendant
Gwaai Edenshaw (Haida)

Abalone bale ¼" long"Moon controls the tides and illuminates the dark night. Moon is also associa...

Abalone bale ¼" long"Moon controls the tides and illuminates the dark night. Moon is also associated with transformation and is widely regarded as an important protector and guardian spirit. Because of the powers of Moon, shamans sometimes call upon it as a spirit guide...Moon appears in the mythology of all Northwest Coast nations, though Moon's origin varies from story to story, even within one culture...Moon is characterized as a rounded face with relatively flat features, often those of a...

Male Moon Pendant
Gwaai Edenshaw (Haida)

Abalone bale ¼" long"Moon controls the tides and illuminates the dark night. Moon is also associa...

Abalone bale ¼" long"Moon controls the tides and illuminates the dark night. Moon is also associated with transformation and is widely regarded as an important protector and guardian spirit. Because of the powers of Moon, shamans sometimes call upon it as a spirit guide...Moon appears in the mythology of all Northwest Coast nations, though Moon's origin varies from story to story, even within one culture...Moon is characterized as a rounded face with relatively flat features, often those of a...

Hummingbird Pendant
Trevor Angus (Gitxsan)

Hummingbirds are often described in stories as tiny rainbows. They symbolize love, beauty, wealth...

Hummingbirds are often described in stories as tiny rainbows. They symbolize love, beauty, wealth and prestige. Hummingbirds are known as a symbol of good luck to anyone who sees them. Hummingbird can be distinguished by a long pointed beak and is often shown alongside floral elements.

Killer Whale Pendant
Jim McGuire (Haida)

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, ki...

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, killer whales are often thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and are associated with wealth, unity and travel. Some prominent characteristic traits of Killer Whale are a rounded snout, blowhole, a dorsal fin, pectoral fins and a tail.

Wolf Pendant
Jim McGuire (Haida)

The Wolf is respected for its strength, agility, intelligence, and capacity for devotion. Wolf is...

The Wolf is respected for its strength, agility, intelligence, and capacity for devotion. Wolf is sometimes an agent of transformation and is a popular figure in crest, story, and shamanic art. Wolf is usually portrayed with a long snout, bushy tail, and prominent paws.

Dogfish Pendant
Carmen Goertzen (Haida)

Dogfish is a small variety of shark found on the Northwest Coast. It is distinguished by it’s dis...

Dogfish is a small variety of shark found on the Northwest Coast. It is distinguished by it’s distinctive gills, triangular teeth and split pupils. Dogfish is known to represent assertiveness and persistence.