Traditional Wooden Jewelry

Historically, as indigenous coastal peoples, we would adorn ourselves with striking jewelry made of wood, copper, bone, shell, and various types of stone or gems. These pieces would normally have a meaning or story behind them reflecting the personality or experience of the wearer. In this tradition, Spirit Works has created a line of traditional wooden jewelry, with each piece having its own symbolic meaning.

Our traditional jewelry designs come in both light and dark hardwoods, Cherry and Walnut respectively. Every piece contains hand inlayed abalone shell harvested from a sustainable source. Also every piece is backed in copper. This metal is sacred to us and offered at potlatches, and in ceremony, as the highest sign of respect. Copper is also known by many to have healing qualities