Historic Jewelry

Historic Clasped Floral Bangle
Artist Unknown (Haida)

c. 1880s Possibly made from Sterling Silver cutlery.

c. 1880s Possibly made from Sterling Silver cutlery.

Historic Silver Eagle Bracelet
Artist Unknown (Northern Coastal)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.Eagle is an e...