Queen of the Ocean

XL hand made salmon leather coppers. Salmon leather was made by CBC and friends in 2024. Dyed with Cochineal beetles Under the guidance of Janey Chang. 

XL ermines gifted during a Potlatch by a beautiful Elder in community. 

XL Dyed akoya buttons and regular akoya buttons. 

Delicas and rhinestone banding accented on salmon leather coppers to bring the lifeline to the copper. 

Fit for a Queen and worn on the runway in Port Hardy, 'Namgis territory the 2nd annual Kwakwaka'wakw fashion show hosted by our beautiful friend at Premium culture club 

Many beautiful hours to create these works of art that speak of ancestral wealth.