Indigenous art by Tlingit artist Calvin Morberg. 3" long, hand made from sterling silver by repousse and chasing. 29" silver chain included.
Yukon carver, Calvin Morberg, of the Dak’lawèidí (eagle clan) of the inland Tlingit Nation, immerses you in foundational Tlingit artistic traditions while exploring silver medium. He reclaims his spiritual heritage through creating art in the traditions of his ancestors.
The face is characterized by a serene yet commanding presence, acting as a protector for the wearer. The lines around the eyes and mouth are deeply carved with very clean, confident strokes. This is the mark of an artist who has spent years mastering the resistance of heavy-gauge silver. The eyes are carved in a traditional Tlingit style—wide and watchful. In silver work, these polished surfaces act like mirrors; they catch the ambient light and make the piece seem to "flicker" with life as the wearer moves.
Repoussé is used to shape a piece of metal by working on the reverse of the metal with hammers and punches to form a raised design on the front. Chasing is is the opposite technique used to refine the design on the front of the work by hammering to sink the metal. The two techniques are used together to create a three dimensional piece of art.
