Description
Nuu-chah-nulth silver bracelet
Artist: JIMMY JOHN (1876-1988), MOWACHAHT/MUCHALAHT (NUU-CHAH-NULTH)
Jimmy was born in Friendly Cove, British Columbia. Jimmy John was a well-known and well-liked Nuu-chah-nulth artist who began carving in the early 20th century. Once chief of the Yuquot, he was a carver of totem poles, masks and silver jewelry. He died in Nanaimo in 1978. Jimmy John was a direct descendant of Chief Maquinna.
Date: 1890-1910
Materials: coin silver
Dimensions: ¾” h x 2 ½” d x 7”c
Description: This rare well carved early bracelet is executed in very fine precise detail. Bracelets from this time period from the Nuu-chah-nulth or that or any Northwest Coast tribe are quite rare. This bracelet features an eagle with outstretched wings and a beautiful eye form as part of the wing design. Old clasp design seen on early bracelets.
Reference: Please check out the book Out of the Mist Treasures of the Nuu-chah-nulth chiefs for a similar bracelet identified as by this artist
