Sea Serpent (Sisiutl) Wrap Ring Crane

Sea Serpent (Sisiutl) Wrap Ring CraneThis wrap ring is hand carved in silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Joe Wilson. It has been oxidized to enhance the design. The Sisiutl or Sea Serpent symbolizes protection, supernatural power and revival. It is one of the most powerful symbols in Kwakwakawakw culture. The Sisiutl Sisiulth is a supernatural three headed serpent that possesses shapeshifting abilities and the ability to turn spectators into stone when gazed upon. Find more information about

The ring is up to 3/4 an inch or 2 centimeters wide where it overlaps

This mask is about 16 inches or 40 cm long

a natural stone from Haida Gwaii

Design elements on the body of the orca incorporate a sea-lion design on one side

The ring is 3/8 of an inch or 1 centimeter wide at the front

This Sun Panel has been sandblasted and painted in acrylic by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

as a vessel to hold heirlooms or other prized possessions

The mask features a smaller Moon face mask on the top that is adorned with cedar bark twine and a cedar bark bundle

This Haida Beaver bracelet is hand-carved in copper by Derek White Jr

Freddie Wilson

This Eagle Bracelet is hand-carved in sterling silver by Haida artist Alvin Adkins

Acutely aware of the environment around them