Narrow Silver Haida Raven Wrap Ring by James Sawyer (Haida)

Material: Sterling Silver

Sizing: This wrap ring is adjustable & fits ring sizes 5-10.

• Fits ring sizes 5 to 10.
• 9.5 mm wide (0.375 inches wide) at the front of the ring where the metal overlaps.

Wrap Rings: 

• Wrap rings get their name from being one piece of metal that wraps around your finger. Their design makes easily adjustable and great to give as gifts because you don't need to know the ring size of the recipient.
• Note your ring size at checkout or if you don't know the ring size, it's an easy adjustment that any local jeweller in your area can make. 

Design: The Raven is a central figure in Haida mythology, he is known as the trickster. He is responsible for pushing the envelope to catalyze change & teach us lessons as well. Famous Haida mythologies include Raven Steals the Light, where the world was all dark before raven stole the light & brought it to the world. Raven is also central in the Haida creation story, where he is responsible for bringing the first men to Haida Gwaii in a clamshell at Rose Spit, then in his raven ways, coaxing them out of the clamshell to be the first people on Haida Gwaii. 

Made by Haida Artist, James Sawyer: 

James Sawyer was born on Haida Gwaii in 1969. He is part of the Skidegate Giidins Clan. His lineage includes his uncle, Doug Wilson, argillite carver and author, and his grandfather, Ike Hans, argillite and wood carver. He is also influenced by fellow Haida artist and friend, Reg Davidson. James grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, and then moved home to Haida Gwaii in 1992. At that point, James started to develop his art skills by learning from the late Pat Wesley.

James started to practice art full time in 1997. Initially his focus was with paddles and graphics, then he began working on the designs for button blankets, vests, and logos. Later he started to work in wood and particularly with the steaming, folding and designing of bentwood boxes with relief carving. Today he primarily works in gold, silver and copper engraved jewellery.