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Discover Haida jewelry handcrafted by renowned Indigenous artists including Morgan Asoyuf, Danika Saunders, Alvin Adkins and more. Our collection of jewelry features intricate designs in silver, gold, and argillite—each piece a reflection of Haida Gwaii jewelry traditions. Celebrate culture and craftsmanship with wearable Northwest Coast / B.C. native jewelry that tells a meaningful story.
Haida metal jewelry engraving emerged out of a time of resistance. In the past, tattooing was commonplace as a way for Haida people to document their crests, clan and family affiliations. As the practice of culture was outlawed in the dark period, during the Potlatch ban of 1884 to 1951, everything from potlatching to speaking the Haida language, along with tattooing, was deemed illegal. As an act of resistance, Haida artists found a way to continue the representation of crests and clans, having them engraved on metal jewelry, such as wide cuff bracelets, a way to continue the practice of tattooing, using a new medium, within the rigid rules put forth by the Canadian government during that period. Today, this act of resistance has evolved and made way for a whole new category of art - the creation of Haida jewelry in gold, sterling silver, and copper. Curious to learn more? Our Haida art page explores the history and traditions behind the celebrated art forms of the Haida.
