++ Aqua Blue Medallion Necklace & Earring Set by Kellen Trenal ++

KINSHIP is honored to host Kellen Trenal, a visual artist, performer, entrepreneur, and holistic wellness enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. Embracing his Black American and niimíipuu (Nez Perce) heritage, Kellen embraces his multiple identities to empower his work in all its manifestations. Kellen utilizes a wealth of Indigenous knowledge to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation in creating hand-crafted accessories, jewelry, gallery art, traditional Indigenous regalia, and contemporary apparel.✨

Don't miss his extraordinary collections in our webstore, where 100% of proceeds support this 4KINSHIP Emerging Artist. Join us in championing these young creatives and the beauty they bring to the world.✊🏾

This hand beaded 3-piece set is made up of two (2) earrings and a medallion necklace. The set features moose hide, satin tri-cut glass beads, 24 karat gold plated seed beads, and fire-polished Czech glass beads. The moose hide background is hand-cured, tanned by a First Nations family in Canada. The earring beadwork measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter. 18 karat gold plated hardware connects the beadwork to gold-plated, surgical steel hoops for sensitive ears. The hoops measure 14mm in diameter. The medallion necklace measures 4 inches in diameter. Satin gold, nylon-covered stainless steel wire strings together a 26 inch necklace of fire-polished Czech glass beads, glass white heart beads, 24 karat gold-plated beads, 5mm tile beads, and white hairpipe bone beads. Black niimíipuu (Nez Perce) artist Kellen Trenal beaded and assembled this set by hand. The artist honors the craftsmanship of the tanned moose hide by allowing it to speak just as much as the sections embellished with specialty bead embroidery. Purposeful placement of the beaded design gives equal value to all the materials showcased in these pieces. The 3 pieces of jewelry are perfect to be worn together or as separate items. This set is a part of the Moose Hide Freestyles Collection and is authenticated by the artist signature on the back.