Wiggly Worm Opossum Earrings skull necklace Inspired by the vastness of

Inspired by the vastness of hues found within pigeon feathers

length: 2 1/8"

and as a reminder of the sweet lives of the lost little critters

While I'd encountered dead baby birds on the ground before

These pendants are inspired by the little animals surrounding my rural home that have gotten caught by cats or foxes

Wiggly Worm Opossum Earrings skull necklace Inspired by the vastness ofInspired by the oddly precious color palette of the dead opossums I find the white of their faces, soft as clouds, with the baby pink of their noses, tongues, and new life emerging from them these earrings showcase the delicate and unexpected beauty that exists within death. An array of glass beads, freshwater pearls, shell, and quartz cascade down from the hand painted opossum heads, subtly depicting new life while catching the light as they sway.