guxʷdema: universe: eagle nebula
these pieces are inspired by actual NASA imagery of the Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, M16, or Star Queen Nebula. the nebula contains several active star-forming regions and lies in the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way. it is estimated to be 1-2 million years old, and is approx 5700 light years away (info taken from Wikipedia).
i am inspired by the Haisla word guxʷdema which ive seen translated as universe but also world in my word resource lists. i love thinking about what my Ancestors meant when they used this word. i imagine maybe it meant everything outside ourselves, everything out there, everything around us.
these are inspired by the colours of the Eagle Nebula, they are made with beautiful miyuki beads and contain faceted glass crystals.
these hang approx 4 inches
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all earrings are handmade by me in small batches with good energy and heart. they hang on either gold plated nickel free or surgical steel nickel free hooks.
each piece is smudged before mailing, to cleanse them and get them ready for their next journey.
items will be mailed within 2-5 business days.
ʼanáɫzaxʷ núgʷuƛa (i thank you) for supporting my small business!