Téix' Earring
Téix' means heart in Tlingit. We hope that these earrings bring the essence of a strong a brace heart to the wearer. Abalone hearts with a wood core, set with red tassels and gold hooks.
For this sale, we will share a few phrases related to Valentines day in Tlingit!
Sagu ixsixáni yágiyee - Happy Valentine’s day
Ixsixán-I love you
Ax Ja’ - My Sweetheart/Darling
Phrases compiled by SHI. Phrases translated by Florence Sheakley’s Intermediate Tlingit Class, University of Alaska Southeast, Feburary 2000. Hans Chester, Sarah Demmert, Rachael Dugaqua, Yarrow Vaara. Other additions from Ken Austin.
Photos of model Elizabeth by Konrad Frank Photography.
Téix' means heart in Tlingit. We hope that these earrings bring the essence of a strong a brace heart to the wearer. Abalone hearts with a wood core, set with red tassels and gold hooks.
For this sale, we will share a few phrases related to Valentines day in Tlingit!
Sagu ixsixáni yágiyee - Happy Valentine’s day
Ixsixán-I love you
Ax Ja’ - My Sweetheart/Darling
Phrases compiled by SHI. Phrases translated by Florence Sheakley’s Intermediate Tlingit Class, University of Alaska Southeast, Feburary 2000. Hans Chester, Sarah Demmert, Rachael Dugaqua, Yarrow Vaara. Other additions from Ken Austin.
Photos of model Elizabeth by Konrad Frank Photography.