Octopus Pendant
by Panabo Sales
$100.00
Item No. B7563
The octopus is considered auspicious and a symbol of great wealth amongst the Northwest Coast peoples. This Octopus Pendant is designed by Andrew Williams. The Octopus is about ⅞ inches in diameter. Made of a pewter alloy with a touch of silver on an 18 inch sterling silver chain with a spring clasp. Made in Canada.
The octopus is considered auspicious and a symbol of great wealth amongst the Northwest Coast peoples. This Octopus Pendant is designed by Andrew Williams. The Octopus is about ⅞ inches in diameter. Made of a pewter alloy with a touch of silver on an 18 inch sterling silver chain with a spring clasp. Made in Canada.
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This pendant is made from an alloy of pewter with just a touch of silver. The pewter is lighter than sterling silver, resulting in a light weight that is comfortable to wear. The touch of silver adds luster. The jewelry is made in Canada by Boma.
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The basic element of pewter is tin. Tin is too soft to be used on its own, so is tempered with small amounts of copper and antimony to create pewter. Pewter neither rusts as iron does nor tarnishes like silver. It is a metal which easily adapts to the making of household and ornamental articles. Pewter has been widely used by man for many thousands of years. Care: Pewter, being a delicate metal is not meant to be exposed to hear or harsh materials. Treat your pewter with care by hand washing with mild soap instead of using a dishwasher.
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Born in 1964 in Haida Gwaii, Andrew Williams is a carver or argillite, silver and gold as well as a graphic designer. He is part of the Raven clan in the Old Masset on Haida Gwaii. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary art and shows his passion for his Haida Ancestry and the "old stories".
