• Materials: Copper
• Width: 3/4" / 19mm
• Size: 7" in length with 1" gap / 17.8cm in length with 2.5cm gap
• Artists: Don Wadhams
• Totem Symbols: Thunderbird
• Styles: Canadian First Nations
• Categories: Bracelets

Salmon

The symbol of immortality and wealth, dependability and renewal. The Salmon is the life source, and is always treated with high regard and respect. Many First Nations cultures tell of the Salmon people living in the ocean, who offer their bodies as food to the human world and once their flesh is used they return home to put on new flesh and begin the cycle once again. Their stories teach to honor and respect what is given and to never be too greedy.

Bear

The Bear symbolizes strength, independence, learned humility, and teaching. The protector of the animal kingdom. With great power and human like qualities, the Bear is known as the Elder Kinsman and is always treated as a high-ranking guest.

Don Wadhams

Don was taught his carving technique by his uncle, Kwakiutl master carver Lloyd Wadhams Sr. in 1992. While he began as a wood carver, Don mainly works with metals at this point. He enjoys producing works that incorporate overlay, and contemporary smithing techniques.