11434 - Wingspan Bracelet

6.5 X 0.9 inch Sterling Silver by Barry Herem. The lift from wings is proportional to their area, so the heavier the animal or aircraft the bigger the area must be. Long-ranging birds like albatrosses and eagles were dependant on large wing spans to maneuver the harsh conditions of their environment. Wingspan became a symbol of strength and endurance in many legends of the Pacific Northwest Natives.