Northwest Coast Native Art

$171.00

Item 40563

11 x 11 x 6

1 lbs. 6 oz.

Leather/Pewter Sea Serpent Purse

Black leather purse with pewter killer whale, 44" shoulder strap, snap closure, inner, and outer zip pockets.

Pewter adornments are inspired by the "Spirit of the Wild" series designed by Native American artists.

Leather accessories

Quality leather goods, including handbags and purses, are made in Canada from the finest genuine leather. The buttery soft leather used is supple and yet strong. With proper care this leather will withstand years of use.

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Sea Serpent

Native American legends describing the Sea Monster are common. The Manhousat people along the west coast of Vancouver Island, for example, spoke of the hiyitl'iik, or sea serpent, a semi-legendary creature.' This animal was seven or eight feet long, moved quickly on land as well as on water, and could grow wings at will. Most stories indicate a large monster with saucer like eyes, short legs, a short chubby neck and a large head. Depictions of sea serpents are common in native art. A sea creature appears in one of the ancient petro glyphs at the Monsell site near the Nanaimo River on Vancouver Island. Sea serpents remain a persistent unsolved Pacific Northwest mystery. Reports continue to trickle in of sightings of large, unknown marine animals in coastal waters and some large inland lakes.

Source: The Shadowlands