An Executive Elder of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Judy Gingell an inspirer of First Nations politics and advocate for economic development...read more

The necklace celebrates Judy’s First Nations’ heritage through the use of traditional materials (moose hair tufting, leather, beading, caribou antler) and her strong ties with the Yukon (mastodon ivory, gold nuggets and local stones).  The imagery is the magnificent Yukon landscape with the Aurora Borealis in the star-studded night sky.

Sterling silver, 14K gold, placer gold nuggets, leather, moose hair, wood (pine), glass beads, inlays of Yukon stones, mastodon ivory and caribou antler
18 x 20 cm