• Materials: 14K Yellow Gold on Sterling Silver 925 / Stainless Steel
• Measurements: 2" X 1" / 50mm X 26mm
• Artists: Mike Matilpi
• Totem Symbols: Beaver
• Categories: Money Clip
• Styles: Canadian First Nations

Beaver

The Beaver is a symbol of determination and perseverance. Artistic and creative, the Beaver will not quit until the job is done. He demonstrates that hard work and cooperation are important traits to have to accomplish your goals. He is the builder of the animal kingdom, symbolizing the importance of persistence, resourcefulness, ingenuity and imagination.

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.