Raven and Eagle Pendant
The raven and eagle are often found together in Pacific Northwest art. They are depicted in many ways, such as a symbol of love found in our lovebirds jewelry. This design by Paul Wagner shows the pair holding the sun between their breasts. The reverse shows the moon. 1¼ inches long by ¾ inch wide. Sterling silver with 20 inch sterling silver box chain. Handcrafted in USA.
Matching earrings are available.
The raven and eagle are often found together in Pacific Northwest art. They are depicted in many ways, such as a symbol of love found in our lovebirds jewelry. This design by Paul Wagner shows the pair holding the sun between their breasts. The reverse shows the moon. 1¼ inches long by ¾ inch wide. Sterling silver with 20 inch sterling silver box chain. Handcrafted in USA.
Matching earrings are available.
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Jeff McKenzie is a craftsman, goldsmith, silversmith, jeweler, designer and graduate gemologist. Jeff is the manufacturer of Paul Wagner's North Coast Collection jewelry, and his own personal line including reticulated silver and other various gemstone and metal designs. He was a jewelry store owner/operator in Olympia, WA for 19 years and has been making jewelry since 1984. Before getting into the hands-on end of the business, Jeff worked for Zale Corp in their headquarters in Dallas, Texas then moved into retail jewelry sales before apprenticing as a goldsmith. He is passionate about making jewelry and is constantly striving to improve the quality of all the jewelry he makes. He is at his happiest at his wax carving bench designing new pieces.
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The most important of all creatures to the Northwest coast Indian peoples was the Raven. He took many forms to many peoples -- the Transformer, the cultural hero, the trickster, the Big Man. Full of magical powers, the Raven could transform himself into anything. He put the sun in the sky, the fish in the sea, the salmon into the rivers. His antics were often motivated by greed, and he loved to tease, to cheat, to woo, and to trick.
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The Eagle is one of the most powerful and important symbols in Pacific Northwest Indian art and life. Eagle down, a symbol of peace and friendship, was sprinkled before guests in welcome dances and on other ceremonial occasions; eagle feathers were used in many rituals and worn on masks, headdresses and dance aprons.
