Bracelets - ½ Inch silver cuff

Hand carved sterling silver 1/2" wide bracelets

Variations: Wolf, Bear, Hummingbird, Eagle

Wolf: Symbolizes Family, togetherness and Loyalty.  The wolf is also a symbol of Endurance

Bear: is the symbol of strength and protection of family and the animal kingdom.  The bear is highly regarded in First Nations culture as she is an avid hunter, fisher and strong family leader through her fierce protection of her young..

Eagle: Symbolizes power, strength, ability to go further.  The Eagle is also a symbol of peace and friendship.

Hummingbird: A symbol of Love Luck and Joy.  The Hummingbird is a joyful messenger.

Nancy Dawson was born in Alert Bay on northern Vancouver Island in September 1954. Her mother, Catherine Beans, was from the Mamaleleqala-awe-qwa-sot-enox nation on Village Island; and her father, Don Gesinghaus, was of German descent. Nancy credits her family for her success as an artist. Her father was a talented wood and metal worker who fashioned intricate wooden railings that both fascinated and inspired Nancy. Her mother raised Nancy in the ‘potlatch circle’ which contributed greatly to Nancy’s sound understanding of her culture. However, it was through Nancy’s efforts to develop her son’s interest and understanding of Kwagiutl art that she became inspired to begin designing.