...inspired by ancient spirits
“Potlatch Ready, Let’s Go!” Trade Beads with Handcarved Sterling Earrings was an inspired piece for me to create here at Walker Goldsmiths. The traditional Hudson’s Bay White Hearts with their cheerful red glass layer over white glass, together with the Venetian Fancy Spotted Cranberries are party perfect. I teamed them […] Read more »
Hand carved sterling silver Octopus pendant #409. Octopus were often called devilfish by the early settlers and by many natives. I couldn’t tell you why as I think they are one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet! I told the story of the children tormenting a baby octopus […] Read more »
Brandon got a hold of Walker Goldsmiths singing the blues, “I lost my previous wedding ring two weeks ago while swimming in the Pacific Ocean – I still can’t believe it. My ring was engraved with ocean waves- symbolizing the Oregon Coast where I met my wife.” I told him […] Read more »
February It is […] Read more »
Smoked Salmon is very dear to our hearts and stomachs here at Walker Goldsmiths. Owen is an excellent chef with our backyard “Smoker” and we try to fill it up with Salmon at least once a season. We accomplished that this year and I took the opportunity to become inspired […] Read more »
The Sterling Northwest Totem Bracelet, Design #9, hand carved by Owen Walker at Walker Goldsmiths is a very interesting bracelet. It has Raven, Eagle, Salmon and Bear all depicted on this one bracelet. We call it a Totem Bracelet because it is very like the Totem Poles seen in the […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths sterling silver Salish Salmon Pendant #401 is hand carved by Owen Walker in our studio on Gooseberry Point, Bellingham, Washington on the shore of the Salish Sea on the Lummi Indian Reservation. Our friend and marine biologist, Bert Webber, first named this area The Salish Sea in 1988. […] Read more »
This design # 303 Eagle Ring from Walker Goldsmiths is a substantial carving; 16mm wide, 7mm high, and very 3-D, tapering to a 7mm squared shank. Hollowed underside and squared shank create a well-balanced, comfortable ring. Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by Eagles. Of course […] Read more »
Totem is a word that comes from the Eastern side of this continent so it is not an accurate word to describe the poles that we now call Totem Poles here on the North West coast. A Totem in its original use was a spirit helper or animal spirit that […] Read more »