Raven House Earrings

Kolten Khasalus Grant

I was raised in the village of Xwemelch’stn (Capilano reserve) part of the Squamish Nation. I was born in 1992 and have been an artist my entire life.

Known as the Trickster, the Raven is one of the most familiar characters in Indigenous stories and culture. Although his role varies from one culture to the next, the Raven is a primary crest and among the most common of all Northwest Coast jewelry designs. As the Raven has the power to transform itself or other beings, he is kindred with transformation and transition.

"Raven House Earrings" and all First Nations Gallery jewelry is made on reservation land, located in what is known as North Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. and all First Nations Gallery jewelry is made on Indigenous territories, located in what is known as Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.