These striking earrings feature a stylized face design reminiscent of Haida or Tlingit art, crafted in warm-toned metal (likely copper or brass) with iridescent abalone shell inlay. The intricate engraving and organic shapes evoke traditional Indigenous motifs from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Unsigned but finely made, they hang from simple hooks and measure approximately [1 1/2 inches long]. A beautiful example of artisan craftsmanship with cultural resonance.

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These motifs often represent mythical beings, animals, or ancestral spirits, and are deeply symbolic in Indigenous cultures.

The use of abalone shell is traditional in coastal Native jewelry, prized for its iridescence and spiritual significance.