Title: Moose and Stone Hoops

Artist: Rikki Singleton

Tribal Affiliation: Ojibway and Cree

Year Completed: 2022

Medium: Moose hide, Semi-precious African Turquoise and Lava stones, hoops, silver plated and nickel free kidney hooks, Handsewn moose hide over hoops with stone beads

Dimensions (HxWxD): 1 x 1 x 0.3 inch

Description/Inspiration:

This hoop earring design reflects the 7 Grandfather Teachings with the number of stone beads used, and incorporates moose hide that was harvested by my father after he saw a moose had been hit by a vehicle as he drove on the highway in Northwest Ontario.

Artist Bio/Statement:

Aaniin [Hello], my name is Rikki Singleton, and my small business is @Riksworks. I am an urban Indigenous artist (Ojibway and Cree) currently living in Mississauga and am from the Migisi Sahgaigan [Eagle Lake] First Nation, in Treaty 3 Territory. Learning to bead, start a small business, and share my craft and skills has been a wonderful journey! I've been lucky to meet and spend time with amazing people that inspire me to be better and put goodness out in the world.

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