{"title":"Mike Matilpi Half Hoop Earrings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hummingbird-half-hoop-earrings-1","title":"Hummingbird Half Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements; Diameter 1\" X 11\/16\" (25mm X 18mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\/8\" (10mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Hummingbird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoyful messengers who represent peace, affection, and good fortune. The Hummingbird is a living rainbow that captures the sunlight and turns it into a jewel on its wings, signifying love, beauty and healing. This tiny bird is also called \"Sah Sen\" and is considered good luck, especially if seen before a major event.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":68066273755349,"sku":"110899","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5905\/0197\/files\/110899.jpg?v=1793485283"},{"product_id":"hummingbird-and-sun-half-hoop-earrings","title":"Hummingbird and Sun Half Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements; Diameter 1\" X 11\/16\" (25mm X 18mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\/8\" (10mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Hummingbird, Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoyful messengers who represent peace, affection, and good fortune. The Hummingbird is a living rainbow that captures the sunlight and turns it into a jewel on its wings, signifying love, beauty and healing. This tiny bird is also called \"Sah Sen\" and is considered good luck, especially if seen before a major event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":68066481176789,"sku":"110901","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5905\/0197\/files\/110901.jpg?v=1793486092"},{"product_id":"eagle-half-hoop-earrings","title":"Eagle Half Hoop Earrings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver 925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements; Diameter 1\" X 11\/16\" (25mm X 18mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\/8\" (10mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Mike Matilpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotem Symbols: Eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: Canadian First Nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEagle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA symbol of power, prestige and wisdom. The Eagle is believed to have the greatest connection to the creator and sends messages from the people to the spiritual world. It is a symbol of peace and leadership, the sacred down represents friendship and its feathers are used for ceremonies and rituals.\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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He is considered the strongest of the totem animals, possessing supernatural power and credited with creating storms. When he blinks, lighting comes out of his eyes, and when he flaps his wings, thunder roars. He hunts and eats whales by using the two lightning snakes kept under his wings.\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. 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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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