• Materials: Silver 925 / Sterling Silver
• Totem Symbols: Frog, Killer Whale
• Artists: Marven Tallio
• Styles: Canadian First Nations
• Categories: Rings, Wrap Rings

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.

Frog

A symbol of prosperity, wealth, and good luck. In Tsimshian culture, the Frog is known as the communicator between Earth and mankind. Their song carries divine power and magic; it represents Spring and the abundance to come. The Haida carved frogs on their house posts to keep them from falling over. When the frog is shown sticking out its tongue and touching another creature, it portrays the sharing of knowledge and power.

Marven Tallio

Marven is a member of the Nuxalk nation formerly known as the Bella Coola. The Killer whale, Grizzly Bear and eagle are his predominant crest symbols. Marven started carving at the age 7, and then studied jewelry design under master carver Derek Wilson of Haisla. Marven’s father, Glen Tallio, an accomplished mask carver has passed on this age-old tradition to young Marven. With the enhancement of his design knowledge and exploring a variety of medium. His artworks have gained international reputation.