Historically, as indigenous coastal peoples, First Nations would adorn themselves with striking jewelry made of wood, copper, bone, shell, and various types of stone or gems. These pieces would normally have a meaning or story behind them reflecting the personality or experience of the wearer. In this tradition, the artists have created a line of traditional wooden jewelry, with each piece having its own symbolic meaning.

Handmade from Cherry, each piece contains hand inlaid abalone shell harvested from a sustainable source. Also every piece is backed in copper. This metal is sacred to the First Nations and offered at potlatches, and in ceremony, as the highest sign of respect. Copper is also known by many to have healing qualities.

The Frog - (Communicator and Listener)
Frogs inspire positive communication with others. They symbolize encouragement, support and bring good fortune to those around them.

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This is a wholly Aboriginal owned and operated British Columbia company focused on the creation and distribution of authentic Aboriginal products. These products come in the form of traditional cultural pieces such as the respective lines of bentwood boxes and wooden and pewter jewelry.

Their philosophy is to protect their heritage and environment by reducing, reusing and recycling. The artists go to great lengths to seek out recycled and salvaged materials, for example bentwood boxes are made exclusively out of salvaged shorts which are the cut-off ends from cedar milling operations and the abalone shell inlays are a by-product of the fishing industry.