These bold Split Raven earrings feature an original design by the late Kwakwaka’wakw artist Ellen Neel. While preparing for the undergraduate student exhibit following the life story, art and legacy of Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw artist Ḵaḵaso’las-Ellen Neel, the MOA Shop was given permission by the Neel family to use one of Ellen’s designs to produce a limited edition collection of merchandise that could be sold in the MOA Shop. The design selected by the family to be used was Ellen’s Split Raven Design. The MOA Shop enlisted the help of Ellen’s grandson, artist Travis Neel, who took his grandmother's design into earrings and pendant form. The jewellery was produced in North Vancouver. Edwin Neel, Ellen's great-grandson, was also involved in the final jewellery production. 

Available in two designs: 

• Joined
• Divided 

Partial proceeds from the sale of Split Raven merchandise go toward the endowment fund for the Ellen Neel and Beau Dick Award in Art History, Visual Art & Theory. This award recognizes Indigenous students within the UBC Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory who embody the community spirit exemplified by Ellen Neel and Beau Dick.

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