{"product_id":"haida-argillite-carving-flicker-bird-pendant-by-sean-brennan","title":"Haida Argillite Carving Flicker Bird Pendant by Sean Brennan","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis one-of-a-kind Haida argillite carving is a Haida jewelry \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ependant crafted by Sean Brennan. Don't miss out on this artist's rarely available works. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Haida language, the flicker bird shares its name with one of the Haida formline shapes found in the Haida system of art and design, the split U shape, which stands for ‘flicker feather’. You can see this connection come to life, as a flicker’s tail feather fits perfectly inside a U shape to create the split U. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiefs often placed the bright orange and red feathers of red-shafted flickers upright along the edge of their headdresses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flicker's feathers stand as a symbol of prestige, a mark of status, a sign of rank, and good luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSean's work features elaborate detail and texture on the flicker's head, hand-carved from argillite, and he used an abalone shell for the eye inlay. The argillite from Haida Gwaii is found on one mountaintop and is protected by the Haida Nation as a stone exclusively carved by the Haida people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eArgillite, abalone shell \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/8\" wide x 7\/8\" tall (54 mm wide x 22 mm tall)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain option:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm wide blackened sterling silver chain (chain shown in the photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is a one-of-a-kind carving. Only one of each design was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping included to Canada. For USA clients, shipping and all duties are included in the list price. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSean Brennan is a Haida artist from Old Massett, Haida Gwaii and a member of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTs’aahl Laanaas Eagle Clan. Known for his finely detailed argillite carvings, Sean has created panels, pipes, sculptures, and totem poles, with work featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathing Stone: Contemporary Haida Argillite Sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Carol Sheehan. Alongside his artistic practice, he has dedicated his career to protecting Haida Gwaii through forestry, land stewardship, and renewable energy initiatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more works by Haida artists; browse our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/collections\/argillite-carvings\"\u003eHaida argillite carvings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Cabin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"No chain","offer_id":50658162704641,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 inches","offer_id":50658162737409,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 inches","offer_id":50658162770177,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inches","offer_id":50658162802945,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inches","offer_id":50658162835713,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inches","offer_id":50658162868481,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26 inches","offer_id":50658162901249,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/5331\/0253\/files\/argillite-flicker-pendant-by-haida-argillite-carver-sean-brennan-front-shot-left.jpg?v=1791934717","url":"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/en-us\/products\/haida-argillite-carving-flicker-bird-pendant-by-sean-brennan","provider":"Crystal Cabin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}