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KILLER WHALE PENDANT BY MELANIE RUSS 13MR3 |
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Dimension: Height: 1 1/4 Inches, Width: 1 Inches |
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This handmade pendant, by Haida artist Melanie Russ, was created from argillite. Also known as black slate, this particular hard, fine black argillite, can only be found at a quarry, on Haida Gwaii, near the town of Skidegate. The piece is beautifully carved and displays fantastic detail. Melanie has signed the back of the piece and I will provide a copy of her biography to the winner. Shipping: Canada: $10.00, United States $12.00, International $14.00. Free shipping within North America when 2 or more active listings are purchased. |
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KILLER WHALE Killer Whale
is extremely important crest image and is associated with strength, dignity,
prosperity and longevity. They are thought to be the reincarnations of
great chiefs and when a chief dies, they often come close to shore in
order to collect his spirit. |
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MELANIE
RUSS Melanie
is from Skidegate, located on Graham Island, in Haida Gwaii. She is the
daughter of very well-known Haida argillite artist Ed Russ, who began
teaching her to carve when she was just a young girl. He passed away recently,
but Melanie feels that "he is still here with showing me the way
me as he said to me to look at the rough argillite, then close my eyes,
and I will see the design come out". |
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