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These cufflinks are a notable work by the late Richie Baker a highly respected Indigenous artist from the Squamish and Kwakwaka’wakw Nations.
- Motif: The cufflinks feature the Killer Whale (Orca), a significant crest in Northwest Coast Indigenous culture. In many traditions, the Killer Whale symbolizes family, longevity, and safe traveling.
- Style: The design uses traditional "Formline" art, characterized by the fluid, bold lines and U-shapes visible in the whale’s head and dorsal fin.
- Materials: They are crafted from Sterling Silver and 14k Gold. Richie Baker was known for his mastery of the "gold-on-silver" technique, where a hand-carved gold layer is meticulously soldered onto a silver base to create a striking two-tone, three-dimensional effect.
- Shape: The diamond-shaped (rhombus) frame provides a modern, geometric silhouette that contrasts with the organic curves of the whale design.
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