Abel Ryan (Tsimshian) At Work, Carving A Silver Bracelet

Abel Ryan (Tsimshian) At Work, Carving A Silver Bracelet

In this short film clip, Sheldon Jackson Museum artist-in-residence Abel Ryan (Tsimshian) shows us how he makes his beautiful silver Northwest Coast bracelets. Ryan has been in residence since June 7th and was selected among many applicants for the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. Be sure to watch Part II of this short film clip series on the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum YouTube channel to see the finished bracelet!

The 2019 Alaska Native Artist Residency Program is a series funded with generous support from the Lindblad LEX-NG National Geographic Fund and private donations.