Blackberry Salmon Head Earrings

Gerren grew up amongst a variety of talented artists and was accustomed to visiting the carving workshops of Tony Hunt Jr., Stan Hunt, Jay Brabant and Ron Harris. As he apprenticed alongside his father, he also paid careful attention to the individual styles and techniques of these master carvers. He was raised in both the Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth traditions of art.

Salmon are honoured and celebrated by all coastal people as the fish serve as a powerful symbol of regeneration, self-sacrifice and perseverance. The historically abundant fish are viewed as a life source for many Indigenous communities; as a result, representing regeneration and health.

"Blackberry Salmon Head Earrings" and all First Nations Gallery jewelry is made on reservation land, located in what is known as North Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.