Copper Canoe Woman Bright Star Earrings
ABALONE INLAY + BRIGHT STAR EARRINGS
HANDCRAFTED BY NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN
The Bright Star earring was named by Vina and Mike's 6-year-old son, Hongvi, who simply said, "It’s a star and stars shine bright." This design is a reminder of the light within each of us. Though small and understated, "Bright Star" makes a powerful statement with its radiant abalone inlay, capturing the shimmer and shine of starlight.
The abalone reflects a spectrum of colors, symbolizing our right to be bright lights in the world. This piece adds a touch of cosmic glow to any outfit, reminding us that even the smallest stars can illuminate the darkest nights. Perfect for those who embrace their inner light, "Bright Star" is a celebration of simplicity, wonder, and the joy of shining bright. Size: 1 inch by 1 inch Material: acrylic, abalone inlay Hardware: silver-plated brass
About Copper Canoe Woman
Vina Brown, owner and artist at Copper Canoe Woman Creations whose ancestral Haíłzaqvḷa name is ƛ̓áqvas gḷ́w̓aqs. This name roughly translates to Copper Canoe Woman. She grew up in unceded Haíłzaqv territory in British Columbia, and now lives on the Lummi reservation in Washington State. Vina is a member of the Haíłzaqv Nation and Nuučaan̓uɫ on her maternal side.
"Through art I’ve become connected to my roots in ways I never imagined. This journey has been an unraveling, a reclamation of Indigenous womanhood and of creation. I am grateful for my identity, my culture, that I carry in this physical realm, and I am grateful for you. Without your support it would be so much harder to be vulnerable and share parts of my soul I’d otherwise keep hidden. I am grateful to be my true self with you. All work comes from kind intentions and hopefully my most authentic self.I hope you are good, I hope you are taken care of, sending you light and love. Tkleco, Tkleco." - Vina Brown
Team Ginew is honored to share our latest earrings from our friends at Copper Canoe Woman (CCW): Indigenously designed artisan jewelry inspired by elements drawn from the land to the sea. Native Americana made for all to wear.
Construction
- Handcrafted by Native American artisans
- CCW operates on the Lummi Reservation, WA state
- Size: 1 inch long, 1 inch wide
- Material: acrylic and abalone
- Created by: Copper Canoe Women
- Hardware: Silver-plated brass
- Small batch creation
