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$97.00
Material: Sterling silver or copper, option to include 2 mm sterling silver curb chain
Dimensions:
Large: 0.45 inches tall by 0.45 inches wide
Small: 0.27 inches tall by 0.27 inches wide
Design: These trade beads are replicas of historical glass trade beads found in Haida Gwaii. Molds of the beads were created then cast into sterling silver and copper using lost-wax casting technique with support from Peter McPhee, Wendy Malesku and the late Val Malesku.
About the Artist:
My Haida names are Aay Aay and sGidgyaaGans. I am from the Skidegate Gidins (Eagles of Skidegate) clan from Haida Gwaii. In 2005, while I was a watchman at Hot Springs Island in Gwaii Haanas, I learned how to weave cedar bark with my Nanaay (grandmother) and another co-worker.
In 2008 I was asked to do a Raven’s Tail course with Evelyn Vanderhoop, who is a well-known weaver. I continued to learn from my mentor Evelyn and learned Naaxiin (Chilkat weaving) in 2013 and completed an advanced Naaxiin course for weaving in 2014. In 2017, I began to reach out to other artists to learn jewelry-making. I started by learning how to engrave silver and copper, and learned casting and jewelry techniques with sisters, Val and Wendy Malesku. In addition to weaving, I now have my own line of jewelry castings which are done using the lost wax technique.
Variation:
This piece is made by hand. Please expect some minor variation. This craftsmanship is what makes your piece truly unique.
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