Sky dome ring. iroquoian design with wampum shell by Shendaehwas

Honoring the Ancestors artisan handcrafted jewelry:

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In this gallery, I am displaying pieces that are directly inspired by Native American Indian traditions and especially some of my creations that are reproduicing patterns, forms or symbols found on old objects from my Wendat ancestral heritage and tradition, and from the other iroquoian tribes like clay pots, bone combs, etc... Since I am also involved in our tribal language revitalization process as a language teacher, singer and storyteller, I like to give Wendat (Huron like the French called us) name to my pieces in order to keep our language alive. Huron-wendat language was in dormancy in the last 100 years in the old manuscripts but now it has become alive again among our community for the last 8-10 years.

My original jewelry creations are made from .999 fine sterling silver.  In most of my pieces, I get my inspiration from and uses designs, symbols, themes from the culture and traditions of the Huron-wendat, iroquoian longhouse people, Native American Indian tribes from North America, and also from Nature. Prices vary according to the amount of fine silver (weight), precious stones used, if chain or leather cord included (with pendants), and my work & designs.

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