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Coral Trade Bead EarringsCoral, Sterling Silver Hooks$85
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Trade Bead Earrings (Blue)Ancient Blue Russians, Czech Cobalts, Sterling Silver Hooks$85
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Trade Bead EarringsAncient Venetian Fancies, Blue Russians, Sterling Silver Hooks$150
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Octopus NecklaceSterling Silver$175
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Orca Trade Bead EarringsSterling Silver, Ancient Blue Russians, Czech Cobalts$150
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Salmon Egg Earrings with Trade BeadsSterling Silver, Trade Beads$195
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White Caps Trade Beads BraceletBlue Russians, Japan Milk Glass, Blue and White Venetian Stripers$150
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Little Pretty Trade Bead BraceletBlue Russians, Venetian Chevrons$210
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Celtic Traveler Trade Bead BraceletBlue Russians, Ancient Chevron, Aleppo, Carnelian, Dutch Gooseberry, Jasper, Antler, Czech Glass, Blacklip Pearl Button, Sterling Celtic Cross$150
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Indian Summer Trade Bead BraceletMoroccan Eye Bead, Amber, Babelite, Watermelon Chevron, Carnelian, Venetian Fancy, MOP Button, Jasper$150
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Caviar Trade Bead BraceletAbalone, Coral Carnelian, Brass, Hudson Bay White Hearts, Venetian Glass, Copper$150
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Orca Earrings with Trade BeadsSterling Silver, Beads$90
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NW Rainy Day BluesTrade Beads, Blue Russians$275
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Russian Blues and Chevrons Trade Beads EarringsRussian Blues, Trade Beads$90
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These Luscious BluesBlue Russians, Czech Cobalts, Padres, Prossers$395
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Sweet HummingbirdSterling Silver, Venetian Stripers, Blue Russians, Copper, Milk Glass, Cobalts$300
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Spring FishingTrade Beads, Fossilized Walrus Ivory$475
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Scrimshaw with Trade BeadsMastodon Ivory Scrimshawed by Willie Topkok, Fossilized Walrus Bone, Trade Beads: Blue Russians, Venetian and Czech Cobalts$545
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Flash of SunlightSterling Silver, Trade Beads$470
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Raven Feather PendantSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Raven Sky EarringsSterling Silver$175
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Kingfisher PendantSterling Silver$175 - Call to Special Order
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Octopus CuffHand-Carved Sterling Silver$600
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Frog CuffHand-Carved Sterling Silver$250
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Bear Cuff (Small)Hand-Carved Sterling Silver$250
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Wolf CuffHand-Carved Sterling Silver$250
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Orcas with Red Gold Sun RingCast Sterling Silver with 14kt Red Gold$225
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Lovebirds with Red Gold Sun RingCast Silver with 14kt Red Gold$225
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Halibut PendantHand-Carved Sterling Silver$175
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Salish-Style Salmon EarringsSterling Silver$Call to Special Order
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14k Gold Orca Earrings with Trade Beads14kt Gold, Trade Beads$395
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Raven Sky Earrings with Trade BeadsSterling Silver, Trade Beads$195
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Thunderbird EarringsSterling Silver$175
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Lovebirds CuffSterling Silver$400
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Bear CuffSterling Silver$500
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Little Octopus PendantSterling Silver$175
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Jumping Salmon PendantSterling Silver$175
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Frog Ring14K Gold$1,375
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Box Ring14K Gold$1,425
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Raven RingSterling Silver$175
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Raven & Sun EarringsSterling Silver$175
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Eagle RingSterling Silver$175
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Thunderbird Pendant18K Gold$1,012
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Orca CuffHand-Carved Sterling Silver$700
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Hummingbird CuffHand-Carved Gold$3,000
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Handcarved Kingfisher Ring – 7.5Sterling Silver$150
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Elegant Trade Beads – SetTrade Beads: Chevrons, Six Layers, Bohemian Faceted Reds, Czech Cobalts ca. 1600s$575
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Berry-Picking on the Tundra – SetTrade Beads: Spots, Feathers, Venetian Glass, White Hearts, Gooseberries, Dutch Donuts, Hudson's Bay; Fossilized Walrus Bone$375
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Blue Heron PendantSterling Silver$175 - Call to Special Order
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Bear Cuff with ClaspSterling Silver$950 - Call to order
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Lovebirds Cuff – SlimSterling Silver$250 - Available to Order
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Lovebirds BraceletSterling Silver$400 - Call for Availability
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Halibut EarringsSterling Silver$175
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Raven and Sun RingSterling Silver$175
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Hummingbird RingSterling Silver$175
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Yaahl Raven Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, 14K Gold$Call to special order
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Lovebirds RingSterling Silver$175
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Chickadee RingSterling Silver$175
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Otter RingSterling Silver$175
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Raven and Bear RingSterling Silver Self Sizer$175
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Salmon & Wild Rose RingSterling Silver, Rose Gold$225
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Lovebirds Ring Self SizerSterling Silver$175
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Box RingSterling Silver$175
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Flicker RingSterling Silver$Call to Special Order
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Osprey RingSterling Silver$175
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Wolf RingSterling Silver$175
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Eagle PendantSterling Silver$175
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Wolf EarringsSterling Silver$175 - Call to Order
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Hummingbirds Earrings with Abalone – DanglesSterling Silver, Abalone$75 - Available to Order
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Hummingbird Earrings with Abalone – HoopsSterling Silver, Abalone$75 Available to Order
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Whale Tail EarringsSterling Silver$175 - Call to Special Order
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Raven Earrings with ChevronsSterling Silver, Czech Glass$75 - Available to Order
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Salmon Cuff (Slim)Sterling Silver$250 (available to order)
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Frog Cuff with Rose GoldSterling Silver, 14kt Rose Gold$550 - Contact Us to Special Order
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Diving Eagle CuffSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Bear Cuff with AbaloneSterling Silver, Abalone$Call for Availability
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Raven MoonMokume Gane Copper/Silver, Glass Beads$750 Available to Order
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Eagle Woman Necklace and EarringsSterling Silver, Trade Beads$750 Available to Order
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Volcano Woman Pendant (large)Cast Sterling Silver$300 Contact Us to Special Order
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Volcano Woman Pendant (small)Cast Sterling Silver$150 Contact Us to Special Order
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Transformation Ring – Raven to Human14K Gold, 8pt Diamonds$Available to Order
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Bear CuffSterling Silver, Rose Gold$650 - Call to Order
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Bear & Beaver EarringsSterling Silver, Trade Beads$Available to Order
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Bear & Salmon EarringsSterling Silver, Trade Beads
- 2.5"h
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Frog Prince Totem CuffSterling Silver$600 Contact Us to Special Order
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Bear Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, 14K Gold$Please contact us to special order
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Orca Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, 14K Gold$Available to Order
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Raven CuffSterling Silver, Abalone$2,000 - Available to Order
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Bear CuffSterling Silver, 14K Rose Gold, Abalone$Available to Order
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Skystone Eagle NecklaceSterling Silver, Turquoise, Trade Beads
- 2.75"h
- 19"w
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Lovebirds PendantSterling Silver$175 Available to Order
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Lovebirds CuffSterling Silver, Abalone$750 Available to Order
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Raven PendantSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Hummingbird CuffSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Eagle CuffSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Orca CuffSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Hummingbird CuffSterling Silver, Abalone$Available to Order
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Transforming Raven Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$750 - Call for Availability
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Salmon EarringsSterling Silver$175 - Call to Special Order
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Hummingbird EarringsSterling Silver$175 Available to Order
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Bear EarringsSterling Silver$175 - Call to Order
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Salish Style Salmon PendantSterling Silver$195 - Call to Order
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Hummingbird PendantSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Seal RingHand Carved Sterling Silver$Available to Order
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Hummingbird EarringsSterling Silver$175 Available to Order
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Russians and Padres with Raven Warrior NecklaceRussians, Padres, Sterling Silver$Available to Order
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Frog RingSterling Silver$175 - Contact Us to Special Order
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Raven Feather Pendant18K Gold$Available to Order
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Lovebirds Pendant18K Gold$Available to Order
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Octopus Pendant18K Gold$Available to Order
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Orca Pendant18K Gold$Available to Order
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Orca and Sun RingHandcarved 14K Gold$Available to Order
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Orca and Sun RingHandcarved 14K Gold$Available to Order
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Orca Ring with Garnet14K Gold, Garnet$Available to Order
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Flicker Ring14K Gold$Available to Order
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Raven and Sun Ring14K Gold$Contact Gallery to Inquire on Pricing
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Hummingbird Ring14K Gold, Ruby$Available to Order
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Eagle Ring14K Gold$Available to Order
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Dancing Eagle NecklaceTrade Beads, Sterling Silver
- 20.5"w
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Blue Heron: Stalker of the Mist Necklace and EarringsTrade Beads, Sterling Silver
- 2"h
- 22.5"w
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Lovebirds Trade Bead Necklace1700's - 1850's Blue Russians, Mastodon Ivory, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Bone, Cobalt Glass, Sterling Silver$Available to Order
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Octopus RingSterling Silver$175
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Thunderbird BraceletSterling Silver$Call for Availability
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Eagle Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$Available to Order
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Bear Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$Available to Order
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Wolf Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$750 Available to Order
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Bear RingSterling Silver$175
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Thunderbird EarringsSterling Silver, Glass Beads$Available to Order
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Sun Mask PendantSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Sweet Summer Rain CuffSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Little Octopus Russians and Padres Trade Beads Necklace and Earrings1700's - 1850's Trade Beads: Blue Russians, Czech Glass, Padre Beads
- 22"w
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After Rain Drips Leaf to Leaf to Puddles – Necklace & EarringsTrade Bead Necklace with Earrings, Sterling Silver
- 2.75"h
- 19"w
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Frog Baby Cuff BraceletSterling Silver$Contact Us to Special Order
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Hummingbird Baby Cuff BraceletSterling Silver$Available to Order
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Dancing Eagle Earrings14K Gold$Available to Order
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Frog Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$450 Contact Us to Special Order
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Raven Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, Abalone$Available to Order
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Raven WarriorSterling Silver, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Fossil Mastodon Ivory, Czech and Blue Russian Trade Beads$Available to Order
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Thunderbird CuffHand Engraved Sterling Silver, Abalone$Available to Order
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Lovebird Earrings14K Gold$Available to Order
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Myers Hummingbird CuffSterling Silver, Rose Gold
- 1.25"w
$800 - Available to Order -
Sweet Summer Rain Cuff BraceletSterling Silver, 18 K Gold
- 1.25"w
$800 Available to Order -
Lovebirds CuffSterling Silver, Rose Gold
- .88"w
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Rain & Spawning Salmon Necklace/EarringsLabradorite, Bohemian Handcut Crystal Glass (1700s-1800s), Bohemian Clear Russian Blues, Gray Freshwater Pearls, Sterling Silver$Available to Order
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Coral Combination with Red Venetians Necklace and Earring SetCoral Combination, Red VenetiansSOLD
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Bohemian Blue RussiansCzech Cobalt Glass Spacers, Blue Russians, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Raven and the Sun PendantSterling SilverSOLD
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Eagle EarringsSterling SilverSOLD
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Trade Bead Necklace with ScrimshawMastodon Ivory Scrimshawed by Willie Topkok, Fossilized Walrus Bone, Trade Beads: Blue Russians, Venetian and Czech CobaltsSOLD
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Potlatch Ready, Let’s Go! – SetTrade Beads: Hudson's Bay White Hearts, Venetian Fancy Spotted Cranberries, Faceted Black Bohemian Glass; OnyxSOLD
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Aleut Sunset – SetFossilized Walrus Bone, Trade Beads: Venetian Glass, Padres, Chevrons; Turquoise, Carnelian, Horn, PipestoneSOLD
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Thunderbird in the Cedars – Trade Bead NecklaceHand-Carved Sterling Silver, Jade, Carnelian, Coral, Jet, Horn, Venetian Glass, JasperSOLD
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A Brisk Day at the Beach – Trade Bead NecklaceFossilized Walrus Ivory, Blue Russian Trade Beads, Ancient Venetian Glass, Abalone, Turquoise, Gooseberry Trade BeadsSOLD
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Hummingbird Earrings with Trade BeadsSterling Silver, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Salmon Eggs Earrings14kt Gold, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Wolf CuffSterling SilverSOLD
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Salmon CuffSterling SilverSOLD
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Eagle BraceletSterling SilverSOLD
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Salish Style Salmon EarringsSterling SilverSOLD
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Orca Earrings with Jet Black CoralSterling Silver, Coral BeadsSOLD
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Walrus Fireboard Artifact NecklaceFossilized Walrus Ivory Fireboard, Chevrons, Blue Padres, Hudson Bay White Hearts (1800s)SOLD
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Harpoon HeadTrade Beads, Fossilized Walrus IvorySOLD
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Silver Salmon on Bead NecklaceSterling Silver, Beads: Labradorite, Amethyst, Peacock Pearls, Moss AgatesSOLD
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Frog BraceletSterling Silver, 18K GoldSOLD
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Turquoise Trade Beads & Artifact Harpoon Head NecklaceArtifact Harpoon Head, Padres, Venetian Melons, ChevronsSOLD
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Greens Trade Bead Necklace & Adze Cut Fossil Walrus Ivory Artifact Pendant with Scrimshaw Raven TracksDutch Glass Gooseberries (1400s-1500s), Fossil Ivory, Bone, Jade, Jet, Copals, Old Bone Beads, "New" Jade Serpentine, Adze Cut Fossil Walrus Ivory Artifact Pendant with Scrimshaw Raven TrackSOLD
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Blue Russians & Dentalium Trade Bead Necklace & EarringsExceptionally Good Blue Russians, Cobalt Czech Glass Spacers, Old Dutch "Tile" Beads (1800s), Czechs and Blue White Hearts, Pacific Dentalium, Indian White Glass, Shell ButtonSOLD
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Lovebirds, Iranian Prayer Beads & Venetians Trade Bead NecklaceVenetian Green Chevrons, French White Hearts, Old Rose Cornaline d'Aleppos, Very Old Mandrel Wound Venetian Fancies (1700s), Iranian Prayer Beads (Horn, Piqué with Silver Wire), Czech Glass, Early 1900s Glass, Jet, Indian Glass, Onyx, Abalone Shell Button, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Blue Russians & Cobalt Czechs Trade Bead NecklaceHand Faceted Blue Russians (1700s-1800s), Czech Molded Melon Cobalts (1700s), Modern Cobalt Czech Glass Spacers, Abalone Shell ButtonSOLD
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Cornaline d’Aleppos, Amber & Fossil Ivory Trade Bead NecklaceCornaline d'Aleppo, Venetian Cranberries, Red White Hearts, Amber, Coral, Buffalo Horn, Fossil Walrus Ivory Disks, Carnelian, Indian Glass, Pony Beads, Jasper, Venetian Monochromes, Shell ButtonSOLD
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Russians & Chevrons Trade Bead NecklaceHudson's Bay White Hearts, Large and Lovely Bohemian Blue Russians, Venetian Chevrons, Cobalt Czech Melons, Czech Cobalts, Abalone Shell ButtonSOLD
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Ancient SpiritBlue Russians, Padres, Fossilized Walrus and Mammoth IvorySOLD
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Green Trade Beads NecklaceFossilized Walrus Ivory, Chevrons, Jade, Jasper
- 20"w
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Red Trade Beads NecklaceCranberries, Cornaline d'Aleppo, Vaselines
- 19"w
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Dragonfly on Trade Bead NecklaceTrade Beads, Sterling Silver
- 18"w
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Very Old Trade BeadsOld Trade BeadsSOLD
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Dog Sled Runner on Trade Beads and Artifacts NecklaceDog Sled Runner Artifact, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Trade Beads and Artifact NecklaceTrade BeadsSOLD
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Trade Beads and Artifact NecklaceTrade BeadsSOLD
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Orange Trade Beads & Ancient Fossil Artifact NecklaceFossil Walrus Ivory, Gooseberries, Carnelian, Amber, Vaselines, Copal
- 19.5"w
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Raven Sky & Copen Blues Trade Bead NecklaceCopen Blue Hand Faceted Russians, Onyx, Jet, Various Indian Glass and Black Spacers, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Trade Bead BraceletTrade BeadsSOLD
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Walrus Tooth and Trade Beads NecklaceFossilized Walrus Tooth, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Honey BearSterling Silver, Catlinite Bear, Beads: Padres, Coral, Venetian Fancies, Turquoise, Fossilized Walrus Ivory, Czech Cobalt, CopperSOLD
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Various Reds & Fossil Walrus Tusk Harpoon Socket Trade Beads NecklaceFor a list of trade beads, click on the imageSOLD
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Raven Sings in Rain Set1930's Japan Milk Glass, Labradorite, Onyx, 1800's Crystal Russians, Amethyst, Silver Freshwater Pearls, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Raven WarriorTrade Beads, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Blue RussiansBlue Russians Trade BeadsSOLD
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Eagle BraceletSterling SilverSOLD
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Trade Bead Bracelet with BeaverSterling Silver, Trade BeadsSOLD
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Trade Bead BraceletTrade BeadsSOLD
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Trade Bead BraceletTrade BeadsSOLD
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Trade Bead BraceletTrade BeadsSOLD
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Octopus CuffSterling Silver, Abalone
- 1.13"w
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Bear Cuff BraceletSterling SilverSOLD
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Blue Russians Trade Bead Necklace and EarringsRussian BluesSOLD
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Sunbeams through Rain Clouds Reveal Raven Necklace & EarringsTrade Bead Necklace with Earrings, Sterling Silver
- 2.25"h
- 19"w
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Octopus Hides DeepSterling Silver, Lapis Azurite, Antique Blue Russians, Green MelonsSOLD
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Tidepool RingHand-carved Sterling Silver, Abalone
- 8.5"w
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Tribute to Old Masters: Charles Edenshaw Cuff BraceletHand Engraved Sterling SilverSOLD
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Raven & the Spring MoonMoonstone, Moss Agate, Milk Glass & Russian Beads, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Frog Woman NecklaceTrade Beads, Sterling Silver, GoldSOLD
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Grandmother Eagle NecklaceTrade Beads, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Whale Tail NecklaceBlue Trade Beads, Blue Cobalt Glass, Sterling SilverSOLD
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Red Trade Bead NecklaceGooseberries, Hudson's Bay Whites, Venetians, Vaselines, Chinese BeadsSOLD
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Copen Blues & Hudson’s Bay White Hearts Trade Bead Necklace & EarringsCopen Blue Hand Faceted Russians (1600s-1700s), Hudson's Bay White Hearts, OnyxSOLD
Owen Walker was introduced to Northwest Coast Native Art as a high school student in Palmer, Alaska. Of Montauk and Cherokee descent, Owen felt a strong connection to the artwork of Native America, especially that of the Northwest Coast.
Owen pursued his interest at Western Washington University with an emphasis in Northwest Coast Archaeology, where he expanded his knowledge of native art and culture. Studying metal smithing techniques of prehistoric peoples inspired Owen to work with ancient forms to create contemporary jewelry pieces. In 1970 he began making simple silver jewelry and is now a master goldsmith. He creates all of his work in collaboration with his wife Janet.
Also a metal smith, Janet often designs the jewelry, which Owen translates into jewelry and sculpture. Janet shares Owen’s interest in historical artifacts from the north pacific coast and has developed a line of jewelry using trade beads from the Hudson Bay era. These glass beads were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1700 and 1800’s specifically for European trade with North American Indians. Janet’s pieces combine the historical beads with contemporary silver and gold work. Janet is also developing a gift for carving. She works in wood and fossilized ivory.
Janet Walker, a jeweler, silversmith and carver, collects trade beads from the nineteenth century Hudson Bay trading era which she has developed a line of jewelry. She collects glass trade beads made in the 1700 and 1800’s specifically for European trade with North American Indians. Janet’s pieces combine the historical beads with her contemporary silver and gold work. Janet is also developing a gift for carving. She works in wood and fossilized ivory.
She is also influenced by other artists working in glass, in particular, Preston Singletary, who was quoted in the Changing Hands; Art without Reservation 2 catalogue:
“Glass is not a material traditional to Native art, but has a defining historical connection to the material through trade beads, which were incorporated into ornamentation of clothing and other sacred objects. I see working with glass as a progression of that tradition. It is important to realize that Native cultures are alive, and it is we who are declaring who we are and what new traditions are developing.”
Janet says she creates trade bead jewelry to showcase what was truly the first glass to be incorporated into the native Northwest coast cultures. She says her work with trade beads is “to be present them as they are; authentic, historical, beautiful, valuable, and collectible visions from the past. It is history seen thru a trade bead.” Janet was a fellow at the Pilchuck Glass Studio in 2004.
The Walkers’ most important collaboration is their four children who share in the family passion for art and music.