Featured Nathan Jackson (Tlingit) Ebony and Silver Pendant

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  1. hubcapwalrus

    hubcapwalrus Active Member

    Hello there. I'm new to the boards and was invited to come post some of my jewelry collection over here in this forum. I found this eagle pendant online a few years ago, unsigned, but recognized the work as Tlingit artist Nathan Jackson (b. 1938). I got a hold of Nathan and asked if he made it, which he confirmed, and then he offered to sign it for me. I mailed it to him, and shortly after, got the signed pendant back. It was carved in 1971 out of ebony and silver, and was recently featured in a retrospective of Nathan's work at Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska. One of my favourite pieces from my collection and a very cool fusion of Alaska Native art and modernism.

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    hubcapwalrus, Dec 10, 2019
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  2. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Nice pendant, nice work, nice artist... and NICE POST!:woot:
     
    kyratango, Dec 10, 2019
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  3. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Lovely piece and now complete with signature.

    Clap hands for NJ for his offer!
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Love the pendant, hubcap, thanks for showing us.
    So nice that Nathan Jackson offered to sign it, sometimes it really pays off if you contact the artist.
     
    Any Jewelry, Dec 10, 2019
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  5. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Great story. I love how you recognized his work. You surely have an extensive knowledge of Northern Art to be able to do that. It's a very interesting piece too with very dramatic materials. Thanks for sharing.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Dec 10, 2019
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  6. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I assume that's Nathan Jackson holding the pendant? There's provenance for you!

    A beautiful piece.
     
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Nice post and NICE piece!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):)
     
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  8. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Very pretty and the coolest signature circumstances ever!
     
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  9. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Sweet story!
     
    all_fakes, Dec 10, 2019
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  10. hubcapwalrus

    hubcapwalrus Active Member

    It is, he was nice enough to take a pic with it!
     
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  11. hubcapwalrus

    hubcapwalrus Active Member

    I should mention that I am equally proud of using a basketball display case and Christmas ornament hanger (which I painted black) from Michaels to make the display I have it in - less than $50.
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    good story.....fine pendant !!:)
     
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  13. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Super sweet!
     
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