dentalium & abalone earrings, Turtle Girl (Ohlone, Costanoan, Chumash)
a note from the artist: “Hello folks! I’m currently selling my necklaces, earrings and bracelets to help with expenses for my granddaughter Turtle, who was recently diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, a form of epilepsy. FB is the easiest way I know to contact friends and family about this effort. I’ll be posting photos of my jewelry fairly regularly; some pieces are also available in Lexington at The Stitchin’ Post, 117 S Main St, Lexington, Virginia 24483; (540) 460-3195. Contact me at deborah.a.miranda@gmail.com if you see something you like, and we can make arrangements for ordering and delivery.
Yesterday my granddaughter Turtle started the new med ACTH, in an effort to ease or eliminate her seizures. Please keep Turtle and her mom in your thoughts; this drug has some nasty side effects. Meanwhile, I am still making and selling “Turtle Girl” jewelry of abalone, dentalium, glass and wooden beads and silver clasps to help cover Turtle’s needs (rent and power at the top of the list), so please browse through the gallery and see if anything appeals to you! Thank you to those who have already purchased pieces; you can still help by sharing this link. Nimasianexelpasaleki!”