TrueHaidaNativeArt
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I am a Haida artist from Haida Gwaii. I hand engrave traditional Haida Jewelry from my home studio on the Northwest coast of BC.
Custom requests for Haida rings, Haida bracelets, Haida Pendants and Native American Spirit Animal wedding and engagement ring sets are welcome. Feel free to message me with your requests or questions.
I take pride in the depth of my engraving and use of traditional formline techniques. All my work is custom engraved by hand, to order. Authentic Haida Art directly from the artist - accept no imitations.
My designs include:
- Haida Raven
- Haida Eagle
- Haida Wolf
- Haida Orca (killer whale)
- Haida Hummingbird
- Haida Bear
- Haida Frog
- Haida Beaver
- Haida Hawk
- Haida Moon
- Haida Raven Steals the Moon
- Haida Raven Steals the Heart
- Haida Beaver
- Haida Shark
- Haida Dogfish Womam
- Haida Salmon
- Haida Thunderbird
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lulu481 on Sep 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt was hard to wait for this and another item, but it was worth it. It’s so well done. The design works well.
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lulu481 on Sep 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI asked for a narrow bracelet with an orca design and it turned out perfectly. So well done. It took a long time to get to my door but it was worth it.
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catjenkins74 on May 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI'm sure it would have been lovely, but it couldn't be done in time, so I'm waiting for a full refund. Maybe some other time...
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Krbi on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOur son asked for this bear ring for Christmas. It’s carved so beautifully, is made from high quality silver and is absolutely gorgeous! It took a long time to come, but Carmen (the artist) communicated well with us so we knew it was going to take some time. It took over 4 months so do expect a long time (shipping is also very slow coming from the remote area where Carmen resides), but it was totally worth it and my son did not want to cancel the order. He knew the quality of craftsmanship was worth the wait!
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Catherine on Mar 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ring and expressive in its style. Would love to buy these for special occasions.
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Shana on Mar 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAmazingly beautiful and worth the wait. Covid delays were not their fault. We are Coast Salish people and wary of pretendians peddling appropriated designs. We are proud to support this Haida artist and community.
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Taryl on Feb 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ring - I ordered this ring for my niece’s 18th birthday. She loves it - Thanks Carmen!!
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Sophie on Jan 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful piece of wearable art. Words and photos don’t really do it justice, but it’s absolutely stunning in person. It fits perfectly, and is super comfortable to wear (I’ve been wearing it nonstop since it arrived).
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Debra on Jan 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust received ring I ordered for granddaughter. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Carmen!
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About TrueHaidaNativeArt
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Raven Steals the Heart bracelet on Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada. You can see Alaska in the background. -
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Now polished, the silver 1.5" Mother Bear bracelet shines. -
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Haida totem pole in my village on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada. Totem poles are our living culture. -
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Haida Mother Bear bracelet on my engraving block. I hand engrave all my jewelry from my home studio on Haida Gwaii. -
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An eagle watches the harbour for fish from her perch atop a local Haida totem pole.
My Story As A Haida Artist
A Northwest Coast Artist's Story
My name is Carmen Goertzen and I grew up on my ancestral lands of Haida Gwaii (off the Northwest Coast of British Columbia, Canada) where my ancestors have lived for over 12,000 years.
I am an indigenous Haida artist known for the depth of my engraving, and for my traditional Haida formline designs. I specialise in hand engraved gold and silver Haida jewelry.
I have been engraving Haida silver and gold jewelry for over 30 years.
My hand engraved jewelry balances a contemporary Native American aesthetic with traditional Haida design elements.
My professional art training began with the early influence of my land, people, and culture and I have dedicated myself to learning the traditional art and design techniques of the Haida.
I am passionate about my connection with Haida Gwaii. When I am not carving, I can be found fishing, collecting Haida medicine, and cooking using fresh locally harvested ingredients.
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Carmen Goertzen
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I am a Haida artist specialising in traditional formline Native art. I hand engrave my Haida jewelry at my home studio on Haida Gwaii. I grew up on my ancestral islands learning old ways of carving and have been creating jewelry for over 30 years.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Frequently asked questions
Are Etsy's automatic shipping estimates accurate?
No.
I ship from my ancestral lands on Haida Gwaii, BC, which is very remote. We rely on ferry service for post to leave these islands. Etsy's automatic shipping time estimate does not reflect this.
Please be patient with the shipping times.
If you ordered from outside of Canada it must clear your country's customs before it arrives to you.
I offer complimentary insurance on all packages to ensure they arrive to you safely. I hope you love it!
Can you do rush orders?
Yes, but I can't guarantee shipping times.
If you have a special occasion please order a few weeks in advance to allow for potential delays at customs or with Canada Post.
All my jewelry ships from Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada, which is very remote. Please keep this in mind. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me directly.