• Materials: Sterling Silver 925
• Measurements: 1" X 5/8" / 25mm X 16mm
• Artists: Mike Matilpi
• Totem Symbols: Hawk
• Styles: Canadian First Nations
• Categories: Pendants

Hawk

The Hawk is a symbol of strength and courage. Many tribes honour the Hawk before conflict, believing it will offer protection in war. It is seen to have the power of far reaching observation and foresight, guiding you on when to take the lead.

Mike Matilpi

Born 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.