Lillian Pitt's fine jewelry pieces in 18K gold and sterling silver, seen below in a variety of designs, feature the same mythical figures and ancient pictographs found in her masks, totems, prints and public art. This selection is representative of jewelry that can be ordered through the galleries listed below. Since the pieces available at the moment may vary, visit their websites for current offerings and prices.

NOTE: Lillian's jewelry is cast by
Laurent J. Worme of Couture Jewelers.

Galleries carrying Lillian's jewelry include:
Couture Jewelers The Bonnie Kahn Gallery Portland, OR
Northwest by Northwest, Cannon Beach, OR
Sunbird Art Gallery, Bend, OR
Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Seattle, WA
Images of the North, San Francisco, CA

LILLIAN'S MASKS RENDERED AS JEWELRY

"Primarily acclaimed as a maker of ceramic masks in the ancient methods of Raku, Lillian Pitt is known throughout the art world. Her masks are not intended to convey a hidden meaning; rather they are made with the simple desire to make people feel better about their circumstances and the world around them, and with luck this will lead to a domino effect where one person feels good and passes it on to the next."

Left: Wind Spirit pin                     Right: Moon Mask pin
Shadow Spirit ring

               Left: Feather Woman, Stick Indian pin, sterling silver, 2"x1"        
               Right: She Who Watches, sterling silver earrings


Left: She Who Watches pin, sterling silver, 2"x1 1/2"
Right: She Who Watches ring, 18K gold
She Who Watches, 18K gold earrings

Coyote pendant and earrings

            Left:Coyote pin, sterling silver, 2"x1 1/2"    
            Right: Man's bolo ornament, Coyote in sterling silver, 2" x 1 1/2"

PEOPLE OF THE RIVER DESIGNS

In whatever medium she uses, Lillian's art endeavors to preserve traditional designs of Columbia Gorge tribes. The jewelry in this group is inspired by 19th Century artifacts included in the People of the River exhibit and catalog at the Portland Art Museum in 2005, curated by Bill Mercer. (Photos used with his permission.

          Left: Wooden bowl from the People of the River exhibit
          Right: Lillian's Ancient Couple pin in sterling silver, 1 3/4"x 3/4"


          Left: A sheephorn bowl from the People of the River exhibit
          Right: Lillian's rings showing some of these designs in 18K gold

JEWELRY BASED ON ANCIENT COLUMBIA GORGE PETROGLYPHS

In the jewelry below, Lillian Pitt is inspired by the legends and petroglyphs of her people that are such a long-standing element of her art in media ranging from masks, statuettes, and prints to public art.

              Left: 18K gold pendant, Shadow spirit, 2"
              Right: 18K gold pendant, The Dreamer, 2 1/2"x3/4"

               Left: Crow Takes Leave of the Family, 18K gold pendant, 2"
               Right: Crow Takes Leave of Family, Bracelet, 18K gold

Left: 14K gold charm bracelet, based on Petroglyphs
Right: 18K gold earrings, based on Petroglyphs; interchangeable

      Left: 18K gold Eternity Ring                     Right: 18K gold Water Serpent Ring
18K gold eternity rings

TO SEE LILLIAN'S WORK IN PERSON: If you'd like to be notified of Lillian's gallery openings, museum shows, and other exhibits, click here and include your mailing address.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Lillian Pitt can be reached by email and through the galleries that feature her work, including:

The Bonnie Kahn Gallery, Portland, OR
Sunbird Art Gallery, Bend, OR
Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Seattle, WA
Images of the North, San Francisco, CA
Northwest by Northwest, Cannon Beach, OR
Gary Farmer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

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