• Materials: Silver 925 / Sterling Silver
• Artists: Dennis Matilpi
• Totem Symbols: Killer Whale
• Styles: Canadian First Nations
• Categories: Pendants

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Killer Whale

Killer 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.

Dennis Matilpi

Birth Place : Alert Bay 1951-2008

Nation : Kwakiutl

Dennis Matilpi comes from a family of artists and has been carving since 1973, originally taught by his brother, Lloyd Wadhams. He is from the Kwakiutl Nation from a village on the north end of Vancouver Island. Dennis carves mostly with silver and gold and is renowned for the beautiful earrings, pendants, brooches and bracelets that he produces. When he has time he carves with wood and you may find him, at any time, working on a totem pole. His inspiration comes from the natural grace and beauty of his surroundings.