Loon is rather rare in North West Coast art which seems a bit strange as there are so many loons living here. Perhaps it is because they spend so much time underwater. He appears as a kind of minor walk on character in a few stories, but nothing of a […] Read more »
Frog: a creature of Transformation
This Frog Bracelet by Owen Walker is truly a creature of transformation, from egg, to Polliwog, to Frog. Springtime is Frog’s time of power. Change is the only true constant in life and Frog helps this changing through one’s own creative and spiritual resources. Frog is a very powerful spirit […] Read more »
Raven hand carved Sterling Silver Bracelet
This is understated but easily recognized as a Raven Bracelet in the mid range both in price and complexity of design and the mate to the Eagle Bracelet. Split from tail to beak so he appears to be two ravens curving around your wrist, his eyes are too far apart […] Read more »
Small Eagle hand carved Sterling Silver Bracelet
This is Small Eagle Bracelet by Owen Walker for those Eagle people who don’t want to make a huge statement, but want an easily recognized eagle. Split from tail to nose so that both sides show an Eagle in profile. It bothers some people to think that the eagle has […] Read more »
the Sassy Raven Handcarved sterling silver Bracelet
This is version of Sassy Raven by Owen Walker is a little smaller than the transforming Raven. This one is all Raven, he shows no human parts and is split so you see both halves of him on the bracelet. This is a very common practice in North West […] Read more »
Sterling Silver Whale Bracelet
Whales, powerful hunters of the sea, were given much respect by native people. They were believed to have their own villages on the bottom of the sea. The Haida people believed that any Whales appearing in the sea in front of a village were drowned persons returning to communicate […] Read more »
Big Grizzly Bear Bracelet
Ancients of the Northwest Coast believed that some animals could supernaturally change their appearance and take on human form. Some humans could also transform into animals or mythic creatures when it was useful to do so. Bear moved back and forth from animal to human form, and as a result […] Read more »
Small Bear
This is another hand carved bear design by Owen Walker, and it occurs to me that I don’t know how many different bear designs I have produced, and I guess it doesn’t matter. When you live in South East Alaska (the Panhandle), bears are your neighbors even in the towns. […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths Booth at the 2012 Seattle Gift Show
Walker Goldsmiths did the Seattle Gift Show again this year and it’s been fun to see lots of old friends from AK and the lower 48. We definitely noticed that the buying was slower and more cautious in volume and that folks are totally sick of having to be this […] Read more »
How Raven Brought Light to the World
Long, long time ago when the world was new and all was twilight and the powers were new and fresh, Raven was exploring the new world. He flew and hopped and walked all around touching the trees and rocks learning all he could from each of them. One day he […] Read more »