Abalone Teardrop Earrings

by Lost Birds Beads Elegant, iridescent abalone teardrop shaped earrings to add to your collection. Materials: abalone, copper hardware Dimensions with hook: 1.75 in. x .5 in. Amanda Chavira (Quileute, enrolled Quinault) of Lost Birds Beads began her journey in beadwork as a method of reconnection to her Indigenous ancestors. A descendant of Lost Birds, this work sparked a constant desire for learning and making with her hands, accessing memory in her body. Amanda creates mostly in beadwork and cedar weaving and is on the Board of the Indigenous Creatives Collective. She strives to live and exist Indigenously every day.