• Materials: Sterling Silver 925 / Cast
• Measurements: 5/8" X 5/8" / 15mm X 15mm
• Totem Symbols: Moon
• Artists: Ivan Thomas
• Categories: Cufflinks
• Styles: Canadian First Nations

Moon

The Moon is seen in Northwest Coast mythology as a guardian and protector of the people, one of the most powerful beings. He acts as guide, and timekeeper, giving good luck and abundance to the people. The moon is often seen in a Ravens mouth which depicts a creation myth where the Raven releases the sun, moon, and stars into the sky. An eclipse is said to be a Codfish trying to swallow the moon.

Ivan Thomas

Ivan is a Nuu-chah-nulth native, born in the Tseshaht in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. After graduating in 1992, he moved to Vancouver, where he is part of the artist community on the world-famous Granville Island. Ivan has developed his own interpretation of the magical world of animals, mythical creatures and beautiful forms of the typical First Nations art. Ivan studied under master carver Derek Wilson and has been influenced by Patrick Amos, Ron Hamilton, Art Thompson and Bill Reid. With the imagination of a true artist, he works constantly at creating new methods and new ways of expressing both the traditional and the contemporary.