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Nancy has been carving poles and masks since 1980, being invited to participate in the carving of the word’s largest totem pole which graced the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways open to new challenges, Nancy expanded her portfolio in 1990 to include designing and producing gold and silver jewellery. She began her business with a comprehensive five year plan, determination, and an artistic skill which, says Dawson, “I got from my father”. Nancy attributes her success to her belief in producing a quality item at a good price, and guaranteeing it. Looking for challenges and opportunities to combine art with culture, and a sound understanding of the principles of business, are lessons she is sharing with her son, also a gifted carver; and her sister, as she trains both to join in her business. Dawson has developed a lifestyle rich with creative expression; a lifestyle which includes her family and her culture. Nancy continues to produce outstanding work and welcomes any challenge whereby she can combine her skills as an artist with her culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"necklace-eagle","title":"Necklace - Eagle Spiral (Sterling Silver)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous Sterling Silver Eagle pendant is hand carved by \u003cspan\u003eKwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson or one of her nephews Vincent and Chance whom she taught.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eagle is power, strength, and the ability to go further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 1 1\/4\" x 3\/16\" \u003cbr\u003eChain: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31149051215962,"sku":"NAN24N","price":84.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/2465\/products\/Untitleddesign_7.jpg?v=1754684149"},{"product_id":"necklace-sun-sterling-silver","title":"Necklace - Sun (Sterling Silver)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Sterling Silver Sun pendant is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehand carved by \u003cspan\u003eKwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson or one of her \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enephews Vincent and Chance whom she taught and works with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sun is provider of healing, energy and life.  Put into the sky by raven, the rays are means of travel between earth and sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 1\" x 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32081016848474,"sku":"NAN15N","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/2465\/products\/nan15sun.jpg?v=1649973320"},{"product_id":"earrings-eagle-with-abalone","title":"Earrings - Eagle (Sterling Silver with Blue Abalone)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese stunning Sterling Silver Eagle earrings are hand carved \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson or one of her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enephews Vincent and Chance whom she taught and works with.\u003c\/span\u003e These earrings are accented with blue coated abalone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eagle is power, strength, and the ability to go further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 1 1\/2\" x 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35983949693090,"sku":"NAN14E","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/2465\/products\/nan14e_b7c3682c-7396-48b4-92e8-45e4af35f3ca.jpg?v=1650403627"},{"product_id":"earrings-eagle-sterling-silver-2","title":"Earrings - Spiral Eagle (Sterling Silver)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous Sterling Silver Eagle earrings are hand carved by \u003cspan\u003eKwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson or one of her \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enephews Vincent and Chance whom she taught and works with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eagle is power, strength, and the ability to go further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 1 1\/4\" x 3\/16\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36027442954402,"sku":"NAN24","price":94.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/2465\/products\/Untitleddesign_24.jpg?v=1754685341"},{"product_id":"earrings-eagle-with-abalone-sterling-silver","title":"Earrings - Eagle (Sterling Silver with Purple Abalone)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful Sterling Silver Eagle earrings are hand carved by \u003cspan\u003eKwakwaka'wakw First Nation artist Nancy Dawson \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enephews Vincent and Chance whom she taught and works with. 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