Sealskin & Beadwork Earrings – Elisapee Pootoogook

Handcrafted by Elisapee Pootoogook of Kinngait, Nunavut, these earrings combine soft sealskin with detailed seed beadwork in four distinct colourways. Each pair has its own combination of fur tone, bead colours and hook finish, making every design unique.

The beaded sealskin portion measures approximately 2 inches long, not including the hook. Lightweight at approximately 10 g per pair, they are designed for comfortable everyday or occasion wear.

Details

• Artist: Elisapee Pootoogook
• Community: Kinngait, Nunavut
• Materials: sealskin and seed beads
• Beaded sealskin section: approximately 2" long, excluding hook
• Approximate weight: 10 g per pair
• Handmade; each pair is one of a kind

Available Designs

• Black Sealskin – Royal Blue / Yellow / White: black sealskin framed with royal blue beadwork and yellow, white and metallic bead accents.
• Black Sealskin – Gold / Yellow: black sealskin finished with warm gold beadwork and yellow bead accents.
• Black Sealskin – Silver / Amber: black sealskin edged with silver beadwork and warm amber-toned bead accents.
• Light Sealskin – Teal / Silver: light sealskin framed with teal beadwork and silver and clear bead accents.

Natural fur colour and texture may vary slightly. Photos show the individual pairs available.