Silver Orca Ring

This Orca ring is hand-carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Wadhams. 

The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care.

Find more information about and examples of The Orca/Killer Whale Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.

The ring measures approximately 3/8 of an inch or 1 centimeter wide at the front, tapering to about 1/4 of an inch or 3/4 of a centimeter wide at the back. The ring is a size 8 1/2. The artist has included a sizing gap at the back and could be resized by a professional jeweler.