Songs of Salish Sea Necklace by Malynn Wilbur Foster, Salish Nation

Songs of Salish Sea NecklaceBy Malynn Wilbur Foster, Salish NationShell, glass beads, sterling silver16” long, 2” diameter pendantMalynn A. Wilbur-Foster is a Salish Native American artist who was born, raised and resides in Shelton, WA. She is enrolled in the Squaxin Island tribe and was raised as an enrolled Skokomish tribal member. She continues to have close ties with both communities. Her parents are renowned artists Andy P. Wilbur-Peterson and Ruth Wilbur-Peterson of Skokomish. Malynn was fortunate to be raised in her cultural lifestyle since birth, living in traditional ways. At three years old, she took her first weaving class from the late Hazel Pete (Chehalis), and Hazel did not mince words when she said Malynn was the worst student she ever had. Malynn, insisted on doing things her way, and still does. Gathering was a big part of her childhood, among other traditional activities, her family gathered basket weaving materials and medicines in the early spring and summer and wo