A collaboration I did with Indiana artist and long time LVA teacher, Bill Whorrall, whose photo I used as a reference for my painting. He lives near a pond in southern Indiana that migratory birds use as a rest spot, and Sandhill Cranes are frequent visitors and passersby.

This is a large barrette, so it might require a ponytail, or braids, or other structure to hold it. Clip made for fine to moderate hair.

Measures 3.75” x 1 & 1/8” x .75” on an 80mm barrette clip.

Edged with real gold luster and twice fired.

Barrette clasp reads “Made in France,” from the original French factory, which went out of business. (I stocked up a decade ago.) The original French barrettes somehow snag less. Uses archival ceramic epoxy and durable, tested silicone for the clip attachment. (I’ve been wearing barrettes with this silicone and epoxy for a decade now without need for repair.)

2024