Haida art is renowned among Indigenous art styles. Sterling silver with chasing and oxidization. 1 1/4" wide, 6 1/2" long with a 1" opening.
"Thunder and Lightning
I wanted to blend two storied traditions with this piece, Form line and Raven's tail weaving. On one side you see the Thunderbird face in side profile with a glimpse of his human form in the nostril. On the other you see the zig zag pattern that represents lightning in Northern geometric weaving. I wanted to chase this piece as well to give it the dimension and depth that i felt it deserved. And I oxidized it too to echo how Ravens tail weaving looks." Jay Simeon
Jay is considered to be on a level with Bill Reid, Robert Davidson and Christian White. He is at the forefront of the modern renaissance of Haida art. He carves wood, metal, stone and ivory depicting Haida traditional spirituality and history. He is a young knowledge keeper who speaks his language and practices his culture.
The thunderbird is a giant spiritual being that is the personification and source of the storms that occur on the west coast with thunder and lightning, and wind and rain.
