01Eagle Talon Life Feather, front view, with a talon gripping the quill

Eagle Talon Life Feather

£240.00 One only

Side

Dispatched within two working days, tracked and signed.

The bald eagle's tail feather gripped at the quill by the bird's talon, cast from a sculpture Shun made himself.

In the traditions this work draws on, the claw is held as sacred as the feather, standing for strength and courage. Every line on the body and the claw is struck by hand after the casting.

It carries Life on the back, transferring that energy to your body.

"Imbued with the energy of life itself,
it guides the wearer to a better path."
- Katou Shun

Sam’s note

Left-facing or right-facing makes no difference to the piece. It is purely preference, so pick the shape you like — or one of each if you are wearing more than one.

Specification

67mm x 15mm
11.8g
Sterling silver (0.925 silver)
Sold as a single feather, left or right facing
Fits all chain sizes
Handmade in Tokyo, Japan

As each item is fully handmade, it may differ slightly from the picture and small imperfections may be present.

These items are crafted in Tokyo, Japan and are therefore not hallmarked. The purity of the silver is personally guaranteed by this store's owner and Katou Shun.

Care

Made to age

The silver darkens as you wear it. That is the point, not a fault to fix.

It goes fastest in the stamped lines, which is where most of the detail sits, so the pattern reads more clearly the longer you own it.

If you would rather have it bright, a polishing cloth brings the shine back. Silver dips and chemical cleaners are faster, but they lift the dark out of those lines as well and take the detail with it.

In Japan an almost black patina is read as a sign of long use. This work is made to age.

The chains fasten with a hook rather than a lobster clasp, so take yours off before swimming or bathing.