Llonging

Tahlequah is a Southern resident orca who made headlines worldwide in 2018 for carrying her dead female calf on her nose for over 3 weeks. In early 2025 she lost her second female calf and repeated her tour of grief for at least 11 days. 11 days of not eating, depending on the other members of her pod to help feed her two living sons while she carried J61. We have to do better for her and her species. 

I designed this piece off my original orca design, and choose the glass very carefully. The baby orca had to be pink to represent her sex, but I wanted the mother's color to be similar so they paired like mother and daughter. I found my favorite glass that has variations in color where I achieved both. I don't mean to be a downer, but watching that intelligent, sentient being heartbroken yet again was too much for me, so I acted in the best way I can: through my art.

11" x 7"

IMPORTANT NOTE: This piece is part of an ongoing exhibition at Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma.  It is NOT available for pickup or delivery until after August 15.  It will be held for you through the end of the exhibition and the artist will reach out for coordinating pickup/delivery at that time.

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Handmade in Tacoma, WA using items sourced from US companies wherever possible.
Original Pattern. © Sarah Staub / Fyreocity, LLC

Hanging: Cup hook is provided. Alternatively, use a nail or other permanent fixture. Suction cups have a high cry-factor. No tears, please.

Cleaning: Dust using a microfiber cloth as needed. Each piece has been treated with a protective polish. Carnauba polish can be applied in the future if the metal shows dullness or oxidation.

Contains Lead.  Keep out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands after handling.

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