A Lucky Glimpse (Orca) 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Shelley Davies

“A Lucky Glimpse” (Orca) 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Shelley Davies Authentic Indigenous Art Artist: Shelley Davies Cultural Background: Coast Salish, T’Sou-ke Nation   The phrase “A Lucky Glimpse (Orca)” refers to the belief in some Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest that catching sight of a killer whale is a momentous and significant omen, often bringing a sign of great importance or luck. In the broader context of Indigenous Pacific Northwest culture, the orca is a deeply respected and powerful symbol with various meanings across different tribes and clans: Luck and Protection: The orca often symbolizes luck, compassion, and protection. They are believed to be the guardians of the sea who protect those who travel away from home and guide them back when the time comes. Family and Community: Orcas are highly social animals that stay in tight-knit family groups (pods) for their entire lives. This behavior makes them strong symbols of family bonds, community, harmony, and longevity. Transformation and Reincarnation: In many legends, orcas are closely linked to humans. Some traditions hold that the souls of deceased chiefs or drowned humans are taken to underwater villages and transformed into orcas. Seeing an orca offshore is sometimes believed to be a deceased human or chief trying to communicate with loved ones. Power and Strength: As apex predators and “lords of the ocean,” orcas represent strength, dignity, and power. They are a common and important family crest across many First Nations cultures. Messages and Purpose: A glimpse of an orca can be seen as a message to step out of fear and embrace one’s life calling and meaningful purpose. Thus, the “lucky glimpse” emphasizes the special, meaningful nature of encountering this revered and powerful creature in Indigenous belief systems. These glass ornaments are hand painted and are based on the artist’s original authentic indigenous art. They are 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter and come in a box showcasing the image. Individually boxed for protection. The artist’s biography on the back of the box. The indigenous artist’s name, tribal affiliation, and title of the design appear on the box.   Artist Shelley Davies’ beautiful artwork can be found in many products, such as Art Cards, Art Prints, Mugs, Journals, Bags and more!   AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PRODUCT: The artist or copyright holder has been paid a royalty for the sale of this product. MATERIALS: Glass, Paint, Metal DIMENSIONS: Item Size: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3.15 x 3.15 x 3.15 in) Item Weight: 80g Box Size: 10 x 9.5 x 10.5 cm Box Weight: 96g DELIVERY: Items in stock will be shipped as soon as possible Backordered Items may take 3 – 4 weeks to ship out Designed in Canada   For more information about Indigenous Artist Shelley Davies     A Great way to display support for Indigenous Art!