púutimt,10 - Beaded Earring + Medallion Necklace Set

This hand beaded 3-piece set is made up of two (2) earrings and a medallion necklace. The set features moose hide, satin glass cut seed beads, 24 karat gold plated beads, and fire-polished Czech glass beads. The moose hide background is hand-cured, tanned by a First Nations family in Canada.

The earring beadwork measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter. The beadwork is connected to surgical steel stud earrings for sensitive ears. The stud earrings come complete with gold-plated butterfly closures.

The medallion necklace measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter. Satin gold, nylon-covered stainless steel wire strings together a 26 inch necklace of fire-polished Czech glass beads, white-heart glass beads, 24 karat gold-plated beads, and red hairpipe bone beads.

Black niimíipuu (Nez Perce) artist Kellen Trenal beaded and assembled this set by hand. The artist honors the craftsmanship of the tanned moose hide by allowing it to speak just as much as the sections embellished with specialty bead embroidery. Purposeful placement of the beaded design gives equal value to all the materials showcased in these pieces.

The 3 pieces of jewelry are perfect to be worn together or as separate items. This set is a part of the Moose Hide Freestyles Collection and is authenticated by the artist signature on the back.