Underwater a miraculous process occurs inside certain mollusks where a substance called nacre is released and hardens, creating mother-of-pearl. It is a lovely metaphorical name as this process happens inside the “belly” of the mollusk. Kevin Chapman’s iridescent gold lip mother-of-pearl shell Eagle (or Hawk) readies elegantly etched wings for flight. Turquoise eyes see the whole picture. About 2″ long, 5/8″ wide and 1″ tall.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this eagle fetish will go to the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary. Please see ourresourcespage for more information on the sanctuary.