{"title":"Artist: Mike Matilpi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category_descriptions\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"category_description\"\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike Matilpi has been carving silver jewelry since 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"category_description\"\u003eHis teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. Just to name a few: Doug Harper, Glen Harper, Les Harper, George Matilpi, Dennis Matilpi, and Paddy Seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/silvergallery.ca\/pages\/first-nations-artists\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/silvergallery.ca\/pages\/first-nations-artists\"\u003eBrowse All Featured Canadian Indigenous Artists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"267","title":"Bear Ring","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Copper and Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\/8\" \/ 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Bear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bear symbolizes strength, independence, learned humility, and teaching. The protector of the animal kingdom. With great power and human like qualities, the Bear is known as the Elder Kinsman and is always treated as a high-ranking guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. Just to name a few: Doug Harper, Glen Harper, Les Harper, George Matilpi, Dennis Matilpi, and Paddy Seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SilverTalks","offers":[{"title":"#8","offer_id":43027819856085,"sku":"90183","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#9","offer_id":43027819790549,"sku":"90076","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#10","offer_id":43027819954389,"sku":"90184","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#11","offer_id":43027820118229,"sku":"90185","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5905\/0197\/products\/productimage-picture-bear-ring-mike-matilpi-sc-3_8-size9-5581.jpg?v=1651824095"},{"product_id":"265","title":"Killer Whale Ring","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Copper and Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\/8\" \/ 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Killer Whale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKiller Whale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiller Whales or Orcas symbolize love of all types, representing romance, loyalty and close ties between family and friends. It offers protection to travelers far from home, helping to guide your journey back. In myth the Orca is closely linked to humans; it is said that those lost at sea are transformed into these whales and have gone to live in a underwater village. Seen as the guardian of the ocean, the Orca is a strong spirit, which symbolizes longevity, resiliency and knowing that you are not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. 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Highly respected, the wolf is seen as having a great likeness to people, as they form family units, hunt in groups, and mate for life. They are considered wise, understanding, and steadfast. Some First Nation groups believe that great hunters are reincarnated as wolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. Just to name a few: Doug Harper, Glen Harper, Les Harper, George Matilpi, Dennis Matilpi, and Paddy Seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SilverTalks","offers":[{"title":"#9","offer_id":43027821986005,"sku":"90260","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#10","offer_id":43027822313685,"sku":"90261","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#11","offer_id":43027822674133,"sku":"90262","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#12","offer_id":43027822903509,"sku":"97453","price":159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5905\/0197\/products\/productimage-picture-wolf-ring-mike-matilpi-sc-3_8-size9-5659.jpg?v=1651824100"},{"product_id":"715","title":"Bear and Sun Money Clip","description":"\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMaterials: Silver 925 \/ Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Bear, Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Money Clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sun represents abundance, life, healing, and warmth. Released from a box by the Raven, the Sun Chief inhabits the sky and could only be reached by climbing a chain of arrows. The Sun is often carved on totems and masks and sits atop the tallest totem pole.\r\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bear symbolizes strength, independence, learned humility, and teaching. The protector of the animal kingdom. With great power and human like qualities, the Bear is known as the Elder Kinsman and is always treated as a high-ranking guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. Just to name a few: Doug Harper, Glen Harper, Les Harper, George Matilpi, Dennis Matilpi, and Paddy Seaweed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n    ","brand":"SilverTalks","offers":[{"title":"2\" X 3\/4\"","offer_id":43027870646485,"sku":"51960","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5905\/0197\/products\/productimage-picture-bear-sun-money-clip-mike-matilpi-ss-8104.jpg?v=1651824228"},{"product_id":"butterfly-pendant","title":"Butterfly Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1\" X 13\/16\" \/ 25mm X 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Pendants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvertalks.com\/products\/rolo-chain-necklace-1-7mm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=1.7mm+rolo+chain\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u0026amp;variant=45816872698069\"\u003e24\" 1.7mm Rolo chain\u003c\/a\u003e is shown in demo photo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eButterfly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterfly is a symbol of balance and harmony. In Haida stories, the Butterfly leads the Raven to food sources and discovers the hiding places of treasure, bringing luck. This colorful creature is also the symbol of grace and beauty, transformation and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. 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Highly respected, the wolf is seen as having a great likeness to people, as they form family units, hunt in groups, and mate for life. They are considered wise, understanding, and steadfast. Some First Nation groups believe that great hunters are reincarnated as wolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. 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Sold separately. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1\" X 13\/16\" \/ 25mm X 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Pendants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moon is seen in Northwest Coast mythology as a guardian and protector of the people, one of the most powerful beings. He acts as guide, and timekeeper, giving good luck and abundance to the people. The moon is often seen in a Ravens mouth which depicts a creation myth where the Raven releases the sun, moon, and stars into the sky. An eclipse is said to be a Codfish trying to swallow the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. 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It offers protection to travelers far from home, helping to guide your journey back. In myth the Orca is closely linked to humans; it is said that those lost at sea are transformed into these whales and have gone to live in a underwater village. Seen as the guardian of the ocean, the Orca is a strong spirit, which symbolizes longevity, resiliency and knowing that you are not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMike Matilpi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Kwakiutl nation of Alert Bay, B.C., Mike has been carving silver jewellery since 1993. His teacher is his father Charles Harper, a well-known artist who has been carving for over 35 years. Mike has attended Mountain Gems silversmith course and was taught how to set stones using a Bezel setting. The majority of Mike's relatives are also carvers, in some way influenced Mike's work. 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