Haida Moon Argillite & Silver Pendant Frontlet

Haida Moon Argillite & Silver Pendant FrontletThis stunning Moon Pendant was carved by Haida artist Andrew Williams. It has been carved from argillite and set into a sterling silver setting. The pendant is adorned with 40 intricate inlays of abalone surrounding the moon and in the eyes, and 6 inlays of ivory for the teeth. The Moon Symbol is the protector and guardian of the earth. Its spirit watches over us and can change our moods. Find more information about and examples of The Moon Northwest

we have an innate and inescapable connection to skulls--the knowledge that underneath our layers of hair

since nothing could fall out and the box itself would float to the surface of the water and could be easily recovered

15 1/2 inches or 39 1/2 centimeters wide

It is said that he is the master and protector of the seals and has live sea lions as house posts that guard the entrance

or the voice of the Spirit World

Taking turns descending with talons extended

This mask including the hair is about 13 inches or 33 centimeters high

and deals with the subject of transformation and travel between the human and non-human world

It features 28 Abalone / Paua inlays and dark green

Find more information about and examples of The Salmon Northwest Coast First Nations symbol

Argillite is a very rare medium - there is only one argillite quarry in Canada

Imbued with great supernatural powers