6 1/4" long, 3/4" wide, with a 5/8" wide opening. 18 kt gold with a traditional Haida double hummingbird design by Alvin Adkins. The hummingbird is a wonderful symbol of peace, compassion and love.
This exquisite bracelet showcases the rich artistic heritage of the Haida people, renowned for their intricate carvings and profound connection to nature. Crafted from gleaming 18kt gold, the bracelet's substantial 3/4" width and luxurious material ensure it becomes a cherished heirloom piece.
Haida art is renowned among Indigenous art styles. Carvings convey history and lineage, and glimpses of the supernatural world. Haida carving has existed since time immemorial. Stories refer to poles and other carvings that existed in times before humans. Haida learned carving from supernaturals and have developed it over thousands of years. In recent times some artists get inspiration from visions earned in ceremony or from dreams. Formline is a visual language - Elements such as the ovoid, trout head, U-shape, S-shape in endless combinations follow definite rules of proportion, balance and movement to create stylized animal forms. Faces and eyes look out from all over the surface of the animal’s bodies. Everything is alive, A glimpse into another world.
