Banana Slug Earrings
Meet the Pacific Banana Slug - Ariolimax Columbianus. Squiggly slug bodies w/ hand painted spots, antenae, eyes and an iridescent droplet representing its trail.
These chunky moist slimers are found along the forest floor along the Pacific Northwest Coast. They come in Black, Brown and Yellow, but these speckled ones are my favorite. If you clicked on this listing, you too must be a fan of these magnificent hermaphrodites! Fun fact about the Banana Slug - when the cross-mate, they gnaw off the penis of their partner when disengaging! I promise these earrings will not engage in this behavior.
All pieces are meticulously cut out by hand and the silver pieces are painted with a high quality leather paint. They hang from 14k gold-plated brass long hooks.
CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN * * *
- Each piece is lovingly assembled by hand, from start to finish.
- All of our pieces are crafted in our studio in beautiful Vancouver, the unceded lands of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations
Product Info
- Handmade item, made with reclaimed leather + brass circles
- Material: Leather, 14k Gold-Plated Hooks
Caring for Leather Jewelry
- When possible, avoid getting wet. A bit of rain or wet hair should be okay, but it's best not to wear swimming or in the shower
- Use care when removing and storing jewelry
- It's best to store long pieces hanging, or laying flat. Avoid storing other objects on top of your leather jewelry.
- When cared for properly, leather jewelry can have a long, happy life!
Packaging
- All orders come packed in a stamped Scandinazn box, lined with colourful tissue.
- If you'd like to include a gift message, please include it under order notes
