Skull Comb Earrings

These Skull Comb earrings are inspired from a traditional Nuučaan̓uɫ comb design found at the Royal BC Museum. A modern take on cultural heritage, these double-sided combs feature abalone for eyes and are available in three different styles. 

Material: Acrylic with abalone inlay and silver coated steel 

Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.75 in. 

Vina Brown (she/her) is an artist based on the Lummi Island Reservation in WA (unceded territory of multiple indigenous groups) and proudly represents the Haíłzaqv and Nuučaanuł heritage. Her name loosely translates to “Copper Canoe Woman” and is the namesake of her collective—a jewelry company established with a deep connection to her ancestral roots and driven by the desire to craft exquisite adornments that narrate her unique story.  She first learned to bead, weave, and sew from her aunties and grandmothers and spent a lot of time immersed in the renaissance of the culture and art of her ancestors, specifically the painting and carving of Northwest coast formline. Making art is part of her cultural continuation, and Copper Canoe Woman is a vital component in this practice.