Thunderbird 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.

The esteemed ancestor of many prominent human lineages, Thunderbird is a proud, powerful and noble being in stories throughout the Northwest Coast. The giant supernatural bird is intelligent and named for his habit of causing thunder and lightning. Any human who dares attempt to outwit Thunderbird can be certain to have their intentions backfire.

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