These rings were cooperative project between Michael Drechsler Jewelry
Ltd. and the Leona Lattimer Gallery. The Leona Lattimer gallery
specializes in Northwest Coast Indian art such as wood and stone
carvings, prints, weaving, and jewelry.
Drechsler Jewelry
created the design in 3D, supplied the princess cut diamond, manufactured
and delivered the finished rings. The Lattimer gallery coordinated
the gold carving with the Northwest Indian artist Derek Wilson.
These heavy gauge, 18 Karat yellow gold rings were a challenge because
they were carved flat and then formed into shape without damaging
the gold carved design.
On one side of the rings is salmon design
and on the others side is a wolf. This project was a successful
union between modern jewelry and traditional native design. |
Northwest Coast Indian Mythology
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Bear
|
The
Elder Kinsman, he teaches the legends and the dances. Bear
is always respected and treated as a high ranking guest. |
| Copper
|
Means
great wealth and prestige for the owner, given at Potlatches,
also used as currency. |
| Eagle
|
A
symbol of power and prestige, Eagle represents friendship
and peace to all. |
| Frog
|
The
voice of the people, symbolizes innocence, stability, and
communication. Sometimes considered good luck. |
| Hummingbird
|
The
joyful messenger, when a hummingbird hovers near, you will
receive a message of healing. |
| Killer
Whale |
The
communicator and highly regarded guardian of the sea. The
Native word for whale means "Those who travel together". |
| Moon
|
Protector
and guardian of people of the earth, moon spirit watches over
us and can change the way we feel. |
| Raven
|
The
trickster, the Creator. He rescued the sun and placed it in
the sky so the world would have light, he put the trees on
the land and fish in the water. This magical creature opened
the clam shell to release man. |
| Salmon
|
The
life source, the provider of food for all animals and humans.
The first salmon of the yearly run is held in high regard,
spawning salmon are revered. |
| Sun
|
The
Sun Chief is the provider of healing energy and life, put
into the sky by Raven, the rays are means of our travel between
earth and sky. |
| Thunderbird
|
This
mythological creature, most powerful of all the spirits lives
in the mountains, has lightning stick under his wings and
hunt whales. He rolls the thunder, when he blinks his eyes
flash lightning. |
| Wolf
|
This
positive symbol is very family oriented, they mate for life
and share all responsibilities equally. Wolves travel together
and are the land equivalent of the Whale. |
Reprinted
with the permission of the Leona Lattimer Gallery 1590
West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 604-732-4556
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