Gilbert Pat 1/2” Silver Bangle Split Killer Whale silver and how First Nations artists

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Gilbert Pat 1/2” Silver Bangle Split Killer Whale silver and how First Nations artists1 2'' Width x 7. 1 2" Diameter Born on November 14, 1945 in Sardis, BC, Gilbert Pat is a talented Coast Salish jewelry carver who is best known for his family crest, the Sun. With a self taught carving style, Gilbert has been honing his craft since 1976 and even makes his own tools, a skill he learned from renowned artist Lloyd Wadhams. Interestingly, despite working as a fisherman and carpenter for many years, Gilbert pursued his passion for art and