Haida First Nations Carmen Goertzen Sterling Silver Hummingbird Wrap Ring

Rare early Carmen Goertzen hand carved 925 sterling silver wrap style featuring a hummingbird and flowers. Raised in Masset, BC, Carmen Goertzen is the hereditary Chief of the village of Dadens of Haida Gwaii. He inherited this title upon the death of Claude Davidson, the father of renowned artists Robert and Reg Davidson. Initially a self-taught artist, carving has been Goertzen’s main interest since he was 11 years old. After being taught to make tools by Robert Davidson, Goertzen began carving jewellery professionally in silver and gold in 1984. From smoke and pet free home Same day shipping