• Gemstones: Sterling Silver 925
• Measurements: 1 1/4" X 1 1/4" / 32mm X 32mm
• Totem Symbols: Frog
• Artists: Andrew Williams
• Styles: Canadian First Nations
• Categories: Pendants

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.

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams was born in 1964 to the Raven Clan, and is from Old Masset on Haida Gwaii. He is self-taught and has been carving since 1995. In June of 1999, Andrew took a shaping course with Haida carver Gary Minaker-Russ through the First Peoples Cultural Foundation Grant. Andrew's influences are Haida artists Christian White and Terry Yeltazie for their inlay work, and Gary Minaker-Russ for his polishing technique and form. In 2009, Andy graduated from Vancouver's Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program under established Kwakwaka'wakw/Haida artist Dan Wallace.  He works in several mediums including argillite, pipestone, abalone shell, mastodon ivory, as well as gold and silver engraving and graphic design. Andrew continues the tradition of Haida art, in his fine cross hatching and dynamic animal designs.