7.3 cm (from top of earwires)
buffalo horn, buffalo bone, caribou antler, various beads (blue copper-infused, amber, rhodonite, mahogany obsidian), hypoallergenic stainless steel, antique zinc alloy, satin nylon cord
Inspired by the shape of a harpoon, these earrings combine various pieces of horn and bone with beads and satin cord. Comes in two colour styles, one with stainless steel findings, the other with antique zinc alloy findings.
Orland Hansen (Simutuk) was born in Aklavik, Northwest Territories. His father Hans came from Denmark, and his mother was Inuvialuit, whose family originated from Alaska. While growing up with his family at their bush camp Orland learned to carve, mostly driftwood. Orland started carving soapstone in 1992 and in a short period of time became an accomplished artist. Orland now carves various types of stone, bone, horn and antler, and often combines these materials together in an innovative way.