Gilbert Pat 1/4" Eagles and Sun Silver Bangle MASKS A gift of traditional tobacco

A gift of traditional tobacco is a sign of respect and is often burned in fires or for smudging (purification)

place plank on one side of grill and turn heat to low

and will fascinate anyone with an interest in plants of the West Coast and their traditional uses by Coast Salish peoples

Currently residing in Fort Rupert

Back to School reusable shopping bag by artist John Balloue

Gilbert Pat 1/4" Eagles and Sun Silver Bangle MASKS A gift of traditional tobaccoGilbert Pat is a self taught jewelry carver from the Coast Salish cultural group. He began carving in 1976, after apprenticing with renowned artist Lloyd Wadhams. Prior to that, Gilbert worked as a fisherman and carpenter, making his own carving tools and honing the skills needed to create one of a kind pieces from silver and 14 karat gold. The Silver bracelets may contain another motif aside from the discription