Simple and elegant, these beautiful all-white beaded earrings are a reimagining of our classic freshwater pearl studs, designed in honor of the significance of the Head Lady in many indigenous pow-wows.
"If you are not familiar with pow-wows, then you are probably wondering what in the world does ‘Head Lady’ mean?
Well, with many indigenous pow-wows in the US, there is a Female Head dancer (Head Lady) and a Male Head dancer. These two dancers lead all group dances during the pow-wow.
The Head Dancers are equal, both always dancing side by side. It is a residual piece of the matriarchy my people followed prior to colonialism.
In honor of women's history month, I intentionally combined the women's suffrage symbol (white) with the name Head Lady.
Now bearing witness to the appointment of Deb Haaland as the first Native American to serve in a cabinet position, I confidently believe that the matriarchy is flourishing.
So wear these earrings with pride, poise, and attitude, and carry the spirit of a Head Lady.
With love,
Brittany Turner”
Sustainable and Ethical Features
Handmade by Native Artisans in the USA
Indigenous Woman-Owned
We offer lifetime Seventh Generation repairs and replacements
925 Recycled Sterling Silver backs and posts
Recycled Shipping Materials & Limited Packaging
Cruelty-Free Ultra Suede earring backing
Avoidance of Conflict Gemstones
Commitment to Transparency
Materials
Freshwater Pearl Center
Japanese glass beads
Large 925 recycled sterling silver posts
Backed with cruelty-free ultra suede
Size
Length: 0.5"
Width: 0.5"
Included Accessories
Large 925 recycled sterling silver backs
Sunshine Soft Polishing Cloth
Natural linen or cotton drawstring bag
Notes & Care
Please note: Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of the medium, exact color patterns and shape may vary slightly from the image shown.
Time intensive: Depending on the pattern and size of each design it can take between 2 - 8 hours to give life to each piece.
Care: Avoid getting wet, do not cut thread and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
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