Lovebirds (Eagle and Raven) Earrings by Vina Brown, Heiltsuk

Lovebirds (Eagle and Raven) Earrings
by Copper Canoe Woman (Vina Brown)
Heiltsuk and Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations
sterling silver, abalone inlay
2.5" long x 1" wide

"I choose every day to honor the earth, and I showcase this through my designs. One of my core beliefs is that we are a part of the earth and the earth is a part of us.

When you understand your interconnection with the animals and the land itself, you understand that you serve a role within the ecosystem. My pieces are inspired by the world around us: they seek to bring awareness to the beauty of the natural world and our inherent responsibility to preserve and protect it.

I do not just create jewelry for the sake of creating it – I create pieces that are deeply interconnected with my culture. It is important that I create pieces from stories and teachings that I have the inherent right to." - Vina Brown, Copper Canoe Woman