Copper 575 Lumbee Fairness Act Earrings Black

Featuring 575 Lumbee Fairness Act Earrings Built on faith and resilience, Henry fought for us and stood strong. Our people worked the tobacco fields to provide, while others opened doors through education. Our faith in God carried us through it all. This commemorative earrings celebrates the Lumbee journey to full federal recognition. Key elements: Cross, Tobacco, Henry Berry Lowrey/Lowrie/Lowry, Croatan Normal School, Long Leaf Pine Trees and 575. “Dec. 18th, 2025” The President signs the Lumbee Fairness Act into law. After 140 years of fighting, first for state recognition, then for federal recognition, our people, the Lumbee, finally win FULL federal recognition. "Why Copper? Native Copper was highly valued by the Indigenous Peoples of the New World. Most of the copper came from rich deposits in the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains. Copper artifacts of the South East Mound-builders Complex have been dated to as early as 1000 A.D." "The metal was prized for its warm red-brown color and ease of malleability both cold and hot in its native state. It was used for many things from adornment to tools, including: anklets, armbands, axes, bracelets, chisels, earrings, hooks, knives, leg bands, necklaces, nose-rings, spearheads, fetish items, and more." - written by Professor Jamie K. Oxendine Diameter: 1.5 inch Material: Copper Cleaning: The backside of the earring will Patina over time, this is a natural effect of oxidation that occurs with pure copper. Patina produces a greenish or brown flim over the copper. Steam cleaning can restore the new finish, this service is provided free at Cyna's or can be done by any jeweler. Post: Stainless Hypoallergenic posts French Wire Ships in: 1-2 Business Days