14K Gold & 925 SS Nancy Dawson Haida Indigenous Hand Carved Wolf Cuff Bracelet

This gorgeous Sterling Silver Wolf cuff style bracelet is hand carved by Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson. The wolf is carved in 14K Gold. Made of solid sterling silver and 14K yellow gold, this beautiful piece is in beautiful preowned condition. The Wolf is a symbol of loyalty, great strength, determination, and strong family ties. Highly respected, the wolf is seen as having a great likeness to people, as they form family units, hunt in groups, and mate for life. They are considered wise, understanding, and steadfast. Nancy Dawson was born in Alert Bay on northern Vancouver Island in September 1954. Her mother, Catherine Beans, was from the Mamaleleqala-awe-qwa-sot-enox nation on Village Island; and her father, Don Gesinghaus, was of German descent. Her father was a talented wood and metal worker who fashioned intricate wooden railings that both fascinated and inspired Nancy. Her mother raised Nancy in the ‘potlatch circle’ which contributed greatly to Nancy’s sound understanding of her culture. However, it was through Nancy’s efforts to develop her son’s interest and understanding of Kwagiutl art that she became inspired to begin designing. Nancy has been carving poles and masks since 1980, being invited to participate in the carving of the word’s largest totem pole which graced the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, BC. From smoke and pet free home Same day shipping