Canadian Indigenous, Hand Carved Sterling Silver Oval Eagle Pendant, First Nations Native selling Jewellery

This oval eagle pendant is hand-carved by artist Travis Henry. He has used sterling silver to create this piece.

The pendant measures 1.13" x 1". There is a hidden bail on the back. The chain is not included.


EAGLES SYMBOLIZE: POWER, INTELLIGENCE, VISION

In West Coast First Nations belief, eagles are associated with power, intelligence and vision. The Eagle is one of the most popular in Native art and mythology. In many regions, Eagle clan families are traditionally very prominent and Eagle Chiefs are the most powerful. Eagle is used to represent perception and spiritual connection. Eagle feathers and down are sacred: Traditionally, shamans believed in their healing powers and used them in ceremonial selling contexts, such as honouring a respected guest. The down symbolizes good luck, peace, welcome and friendship.


Travis Henry was born in 1967 in Cowichan, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. As a member of the Cowichan Nation Coast Salish people, his work reflects the Kwakwaka'wakw style. Travis' family crest is the Sun. He was trained by the Seaweed family, who are well-known and respected carvers from Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. His gold and sterling silver carved jewellery can be found in collections in Japan, the United States, Europe, Australia, and his native Canada. Travis currently lives in Langford, British Columbia with his young family.


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