John Lancaster 1/4” Silver Ring Thunderbird Heavy believing deeply in its healing

believing deeply in its healing and spiritual powers

disconnection from his language and culture

Possessing Meares Island weaves a unique history out of the mists of time by connecting eighteenth century Indigenous-colonial trade relations to more recent historical upheavals

6" Paddle Width

pipelines and oil tankers

John Lancaster 1/4” Silver Ring Thunderbird Heavy believing deeply in its healingJohn Lancaster is an esteemed artist from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, who has been creating contemporary Northwest coast jewelry for over 30 years. He has a deep connection to his ancestors and traditional art, and his works in silver are a testament of his talent and dedication. With the support of his uncles, he started at an early age of 15, and now resides in Victoria B. C. Canada with his wife and two daughters.