...inspired by ancient spirits
There is no real reason to call this bracelet by Owen Walker, Diving Eagle, except it is a nicer name than D38. She could just as well be dancing or swimming or singing, but she is a very nice Eagle. Right now the eagles are courting, and building nests, dancing […] Read more »
Hummingbirds are messengers between the spirit world and the physical world. When we see and hear these beautiful little creatures, we can feel joy in our souls and rejoice with them to the pure essence of life. These little masters of flight eat tiny bugs and flower nectar. What a […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »