Northwest Coast Indigenous, Hand Carved Sterling Silver 1/4" Orca Ring with Rhodium-Plated Tail, First Nations Jewellery, order Kwakwaka'wakw

Made to Order: 4-6 Weeks

This orca ring with a tail is hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Victoria Harper. It is made from sterling silver and the tail is rhodium-plated.

The ring is 0.25" wide.


ORCA SYMBOLIZES: LONGEVITY, PROTECTION, FAMILY

Orca is regarded with respect and awe by the Northwest Coast people. Known as the King of the oceans and the ruler of the underworld, Orca are seen as a symbol of longevity. They are believed to be the reincarnation of deceased chiefs and protectors of sailors during travel. They mate for life and will remain with the same pod throughout their lives. Orca whales have long lives spreading songs, stories, happiness and good luck from sea order to sea.


Victoria Harper was born in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. She has tribal roots in Alert Bay with the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. She was a New Year's Baby born on the first of January 1979. Victoria learned the mastery of the jewellery trade from her father, Charles Harper. His first focus in her teaching was on the shapes used in carving: ovoids, half cuts, U-shapes and split cuts. Once she was acquainted with the technical aspects of carving, she learned the design elements of Northwest Coast Culture. Over the years, Victoria has established herself as a masterful and proficient carver. Victoria is one of the prominent carvers in a growing number of female carvers in a male-dominated art form. She has conquered her hurdles effortlessly and has literally ‘carved' a niche for herself in the traditions of Northwest Coast artists. She lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.


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