{"product_id":"equilibrium-silver-pewter-earrings-art-by-corrine-hunt","title":"Equilibrium Silver Pewter Earrings - art by Corrine Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Nations art really shines when expressed as a piece of jewelry. These pieces are made of a special silver and pewter alloy, free of lead. Utilizing the traditional Salish Sea symbols, these earrings will give you beauty and value. Created by Corrine Hunt with Kwakiutl and Tlingit heritage (see info below), depicting Equilibrium - a state of balance. Pair it up with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturalclothingcompany.com\/products\/equilibrium-silver-pewter-pendant-art-by-corrine-hunt?\" title=\"Equilibrium Pendant Earrings\"\u003eEqulibrium pendant\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips in a jewelry box with a special card about the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eWho Made My Clothes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Nations Art of the Northwest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese products are made in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.  The focus is on representing and supporting Indigenous people. Preserving the history of our First Nations is at the heart of every product available.  Each item is created by an artist with First Nation roots or membership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese skilled artists are preserving their heritage through each piece that reflects their tribe's unique heritage and values. Created from materials such as wool, leather, and cotton these items are gentle on the earth as well. The artists are commission paid to ensure fair pay and representation of their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout the Artists:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany artists create these products and contribute their skills. Meet a few of them below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was born in 1981 in Nanaimo, British Columbia.  His family descends from both the Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. Kelly’s uncle, Alvin Mack, is a master carver who trained Kelly in the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKelly went on to make his life’s work creating art reflective of the First Nations through his skill of carving. He studied at the Northwest Coast jewelry program at the Native Education College in Vancouver, British Columbia.  After graduation, he completed apprenticeships under Jim McGuire and Gordon Dick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKelly’s work is featured in children’s books, masks, paintings, and much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday he shares his craft and continues to connect with his heritage through art and study. We feature his artwork with products such as clothing, wallets, and purses.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Helin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was born in 1960 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.  He is a member of the Tsimshian First Nation of northwestern British Columbia. His family also has descendants from the Gits'iis tribe in the village of Lax Kw'alaams.  His Grandfather Henry William Helin, was Chief of the Gitlan Tribe. His Grandmother Maud Helin, was Chief of the Gitgeese Tribe.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBill's skills include jewelry design, engraving, writing, and design.  His focus is on Tsimshian art. He’s also a singer and storyteller. Another specialty of his is creating logos and products. He’s mostly a self-taught artist though he received training from K’San, a famous art and carving school in Hazelton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHe is also a drumming specialist. Alongside his daughter and granddaughter, he teaches drumming and wellness programs throughout British Columbia.  They also host drum circles and presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1996 Bill designed three patches for astronauts on the Columbia shuttle. Over the years he created patches, educational information and artwork for NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. He also helped create the largest Totem Pole in the world (192’ 3” tall!), carved a 40’ dugout canoe, and has illustrated over 110 children’s books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe feature his art products of home decor items, scarves, bags, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorrine Hunt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was born in 1959 in Alert Bay, British Columbia.  She is a member of the Raven Gwa'waina clan from Ts'akis.  Her Grandmother is A’neesla’ga, a Tlingit noblewoman from Alaska.  She also has descendants of Kwakwaka'wakw heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNorman Brotchie introduced her to Kwakwaka'wakw art. Since the mid-80s she has specialized in Kwakwaka'wakw art, especially jewelry creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHer work is prized by collectors worldwide and she has over 2,000 creations. In 2006 she created the logo for the World Peace Forum. She worked with Omer Arbel to create the designs on the Olympic medals for the 2010 winter Olympics. Her work also includes installation at the Hilton Hotel Whistler, medal design for the North American Outgames, and was awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShe designs jewelry, clothing, sculptures, and other art and functional artwork items. We feature her work with beautiful bags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Reid, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ealso known as William Ronald Reid Jr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elived from 1920-1998.  He was from Victoria, British Columbia. His mother, Sophie Gladstone Reid, was from the Kaadaas gaah Kiiguwaay, Raven\/Wolf Clan of T'anuu, also known as the Haida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHe developed skills as a master goldsmith, sculptor, and carver.  He studied jewelry making at Ryerson Institute of Technology. It was his grandmother who helped him fall in love with Haida art. Creating a unique style, Bill, combined Haida art with modern art to create a new style. He strove to share Haida culture in a modern way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDuring his life, he was instrumental in serving as an advocate for Indigenous peoples. Working to establish good relationships between Indigenous peoples and other folks from other heritages, he helped break down cultural and social barriers. He also worked to stop logging efforts to preserve rainforests of Gwaii Haanas and helped with the preservation of Haida Gwaii. Reid was awarded the prestigious Order of Canada from the Canadian Government towards the end of his life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFollowing his passing, his artwork was featured on the $20 Candian bill in 2004. Sculptures he designed are widely featured throughout the Northwest.  A piece is also on display at the Candian Embassy in Washington, DC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe feature products with Bill’s contemporary Haida artwork on various home decor items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eEasy Returns - All items (except underwear and socks) are returnable within 30 days, as long as they are unused and unwashed, no perfume or smoke (keep this in mind when trying on your clothes), with tags remaining.  Only the cost of merchandise, not the shipping fees are refunded.\n\u003cp\u003eMail items to: Natural Clothing Co, PO Box 69, Snohomish, WA 98291.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing \u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panabo","offers":[{"title":"Equilibrium \/ 1.4\"","offer_id":31742498799680,"sku":"Pa07-520","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5849\/products\/panabo-jewelry-equilibrium-one-size-equilibrium-silver-pewter-earrings-art-by-corrine-hunt-equilibrium-silver-pewter-pendant-art-corrine-hunt-pa07-520-38803629506780.jpg?v=1681716593","url":"https:\/\/naturalclothingcompany.com\/products\/equilibrium-silver-pewter-earrings-art-by-corrine-hunt","provider":"Natural Clothing Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}