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Honoring Makah Tradition Through Timeless Art.

Authentic Northwest Coast designs by Makah artist John Goodwin Nytom—crafted to carry ancestral teachings forward.

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Tribal. Cultural. Stylish.

Designs By Nytom Native American Bracelets

Our bracelets include original designs by Makah Artist John Goodwin (Nytom).

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  • “Absolutely love that Nytom came out with a new original design! The quality of the jacket is great and the design gets tons of compliments when I wear it.”
    Nick
  • “I put this piece in my office as it soothes my mind when I look at it. As I look at the image, I believe it helps me appreciate the bounty in life, and find that it encourages optimism. My interpretation of this piece is that in a perfect world, the salmon are always jumping.”
    Michael s.
  • “My wife and I love the Living in a Perfect World print. High quality and fits perfectly in our Beach themed living room.”
    Jeremy
    Brooklyn, NY
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All artwork is created by John Goodwin, whose Indigenous name is Nytom (meaning ‘He Who Walks Around’). Nytom is a Makah Tribal member born and raised in Neah Bay, Washington. He apprenticed under the renowned artist Art Thompson and has spent decades perfecting his craft in various media, including silver engraving, wood carving, and digital printmaking.

I began selling my Native Style art in the 70’s, probably 1976, to be exact. I began making native regalia in High School in Neah Bay. I remember talking to an elder about the colors we could use besides Burnt Red and Black in the 9th grade. His name was Carl Hunter, he was a silversmith by trade, and his mentor, Shu Bid Hunter, was his father. I grew up around the art that was the connection to the song, the dance, and the history of culture.

The designs are deeply rooted in the traditions of the Makah people and the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Many pieces illustrate oral traditions, family connections, and the spiritual relationship between the people and the natural world.

I am a contemporary native artist. What that means to me is that I use whatever medium is available to tell my story of the piece or explain the design. Glass, Metal, Paper, Wood, and Fine Metals are the media I use.

Not realizing at the time, I wanted to identify with something greater than myself. The culture of the Makah People, I believe, was strong when I was 5 and 6 years old. We didn’t have television as a distraction from everyday life. My evenings were taken up by drawing and listening to the adults talking about their day at work. Sometimes we would visit or be picked up from other family members’ homes because our parents were working. Looking back, I can remember copying a cartoon character called Hot Stuff, I believe I was in the fourth grade.

Yes! We welcome inquiries regarding wholesale opportunities. If you are interested in carrying Designs by Nytom products in your shop or gallery, please contact us at info@designsbynytom.com or call 360-477-6921.

Nytom has a long history of working in various media, including precious metals and wood. For inquiries regarding custom commissions or specific design requests, please reach out via our Contact Page with your project details.