ARGILLITE is a shale stone known as ‘Kwawhlahl’ among the Haida people, and they began carving it in response to the curio trade of the 1820s on the Haida Gwaii Islands. Today, Argillite continues to be protected and carved exclusively by the Haida, and is considered one the most highly collectible artforms on the Pacific Northwest Coast.
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The Story of Gunarh & His Wife Pendant
Andrew Williams
$1,500.00 CADArgillite, Abalone shell
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Eagle Amulet
Christian White
$3,100.00 CADArgillite, Mother of Pearl, Abalone shell, Mastodon Ivory
The intelligent Eagle symbolizes status, power, peace and friendship. Eagle feathers are considered a sacred part of many ceremonies and rituals. The Eagle is known to mate with one partner for a lifetime.
In Haida legend, the Eagle and Raven are close companions and serve as alter egos.
For more details on shipping Ivory outside of Canada, please click here and then click open the Shipping section and scroll down to read more on Shipping Restrictions.
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Raven with Human Amulet
Darrell White
$4,700.00 CADArgillite, Catlinite, Abalone shell, Sterling silver
Sterling silver Omero chain available separately.Full of magical, supernatural power, Raven could turn himself into anything at any time. His legendary antics were often motivated by insatiable greed, and he loved to tease, cheat, woo and trick. In legends, the Raven is credited for releasing the Sun, Creating the Moon, Stars and the Universe and, according to the Haida Nation, discovering Humans in a Clamshell.
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Dorsal Fin Pendant
Amy Edgars
$75.00 CADArgillite
This pendant depicts the dorsal fin of a Killerwhale. In Northwest Coast oral tradition, the Killerwhale is a powerful underwater hunter. It is also considered to be the sea manifestation of the land Wolf. Killerwhales are commonly known to mate and guard their family for a lifetime. As a crest symbol, the Killerwhale is associated with family, power, strength, dignity and communication.