Echoes of Celebration

Echoes of Celebration is inspired by my journey to the 'Celebrations' gathering in Juneau, Alaska. There, I was struck by the intricate geometry woven into the edges of button blanket robes. These designs reminded me of nature's own precision, where geometric shapes and lines emerge as patterns in mountains, trees, and even the movement of water. This piece is a tribute to those natural rhythms and cultural expressions.

Crafted from cedar wood, adorned with Akoya shell buttons, and finished with traditional dentalium shells, this design holds the spirit of ancestral wealth and beauty. Each triangle, angle, and dot within the piece reflects the shapes and symbols seen in our regalia, honoring the natural resources we hold sacred. Dentalium shells, once used as currency, add a layer of richness and history to this earring, connecting us to a time when these natural elements held both functional and symbolic value.

As I travel, I find joy in observing the parallels and unique distinctions between cultures, and this design captures that sense of shared beauty and respect for nature. "Echoes of Celebration" is a wearable homage to the way our cultures draw strength from the land, showcasing how ancestral art forms and modern expression can beautifully intersect.

Size: 5.5 inches long, 1 inch wide
Material: cedar wood, abalone shell, dentalium shell
Hardware: silver-finished stainless steel or brass

 

Ğiáxsix̌a for supporting Copper Canoe Woman! We want to give you some tips on caring for your pieces to help ensure that you’ll be able to wear it for the years to come.

​Care Tips:

• Please treat your jewelry with care. We don’t recommend storing your jewelry in a bag/purse, unless it’s wrapped in fabric, tucked into a small jewelry bag/roll, or in it’s original packaging.
• ​Take care when putting on jackets, purses, and bags so your jewelry doesn’t snag.
• ​Try not to let your jewelry get wet, please remove before showering or swimming. Water can damage the findings, and other metal parts of our jewelry.
• ​Put your jewelry on as a finishing touch. Perfumes, sunscreens, bug sprays and various skincare products can cause discoloration or a change in texture of any acrylic pieces in the jewelry.
• ​Avoid leaving your jewelry in the bathroom, or other humid environments. Humidity causes metal to tarnish.
• ​To clean the acrylic pieces, a microfiber cloth (and a little bit of water for stubborn marks) will leave them looking brand new.
• ​To clean brass pieces we suggest mild soap and water, or a non-abrasive jewelry cleaner. Please make sure that your brass jewelry is completely dried to avoid tarnishing.
• ​Please do not use any products that contain alcohol to clean your jewelry as it can damage the finish.

​If you have any other questions, please contact us! We’re happy to help.