Significance

The Sun Disk Ring is hand carved and detailed with an intricate sun disk pattern inspired by an ancient southeastern carved shell gorget. The sun disk pattern was also used in other southeastern carved shell pieces to depict the feathered wings of southeastern sky dieties.

It thought that boat stones were used in the ancient southeast as a spear weight or for ceremonial purposes. They were perfectly carved out of a variety of stones and polished to a high gleam. The side of this timeless shape is carved with a symbolic feather pattern inspired by ancient shell carvings.

Details

This ring in cast in sterling silver with an antique finish.

Collection

Earth Water Sky

Handmade in Los Angeles

Labradorite Heart of Shield Studs

Significance

Each gemstone is cut in a small shield shape. The shield symbol, a design theme throughout the Panther Woman collection, symbolizes the strength and courage of our Chickasaw women throughout history. The shield represents how our women are defenders of their families, communities, and culture. Panther Woman, the namesake of the collection, is a historical heroine from Chickasaw oral tradition. The design represents a sun disk pattern commonly found on ancient southeastern shell carvings from the Chickasaw homelands.

Details

These studs are cast in sterling silver and plated in rose gold and set with labradorite and white diamonds.

Dimensions

13mm x 12mm

Collection

The Panther Woman

Large Black Diamond Triangle Studs in Rose Gold

Significance

I live and work in the historic core neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles and many buildings were built in the 20s. The triangular design of this piece is based on the striking Art Deco style of these buildings, in particular the Eastern building.

Details

These earrings are cast in sterling silver and plated in rose gold. They are set with three black diamonds.

Dimensions

0.8” x 0.5”

Collection

Of Earth and Place - Nurturing a future rooted in the place we forever call home.

Handmade in Los Angeles

Moonstone Directional Stacking Ring + Guardian Ring  in Black Ruthenium both size 7 

Significance

The story of the Chickasaw Hatchet Women served to inspire the many generations that followed them. As a contemporary Chickasaw artist I look to our history to guide me. This ring, with it’s subtle sun disk detailing, is designed to balance and focus the wearer in order to follow their chosen direction.

Details

This ring is cast in sterling silver, black ruthenium plated and set with a rainbow moonstone. 

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles

Significance

The Sun Disk Ring is hand carved and detailed with an intricate sun disk pattern inspired by an ancient southeastern carved shell gorget. The sun disk pattern was also used in other southeastern carved shell pieces to depict the feathered wings of southeastern sky dieties.

It thought that boat stones were used in the ancient southeast as a spear weight or for ceremonial purposes. They were perfectly carved out of a variety of stones and polished to a high gleam. The side of this timeless shape is carved with a symbolic feather pattern inspired by ancient shell carvings.

Details

This ring in cast in sterling silver with a rose gold plate. 

Collection

Earth Water Sky

Handmade in Los Angeles

Significance

The iconic Water Disk evokes the frothy pattern of foam made after a wave breaks and is a homage to the rivers of the Chickasaw homelands.

Details

The pendant and bracelet are cast in sterling silver and labradorite. It is finished with the KDD logo tag.

Dimensions

This pendant hangs on an adjustable chain measuring 16" - 19".

The bracelet is cast in on a cable link adjustable chain of 6" - 7.5". 

Collection

Earth Water Sky

Handmade in Los Angeles

Significance

The shield symbol, a design theme throughout the Panther Woman collection, symbolizes the strength and courage of our Chickasaw women throughout history. The shield represents how women are the defenders of their families, communities, and culture. Panther Woman, the namesake of the collection, is a historical heroine from Chickasaw oral tradition. The design represents a sun disk pattern commonly found on ancient southeastern shell carvings from the Chickasaw homelands.

The story of the Chickasaw Hatchet Women served to inspire the many generations that followed them. As a contemporary Chickasaw artist I look to our history to guide me. This ring, with it’s subtle sun disk detailing, is designed to balance and focus the wearer in order to follow their chosen direction.

Details

This ring is cast in sterling silver and set with aquamarine. The Shield ring is with an adjustable ring band and the Directional ring is size 7.

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles