Orca Pin M073

Widely recognized as the "Killer Whale," the Orca Whale is a majestic marine mammal renowned for its intelligence, power, and striking black and white coloration. With a sleek and streamlined body, Orcas are often referred to as the "wolves of the sea" due to their highly social and cooperative hunting behavior, reminiscent of wolf packs. These apex predators are the largest members of the dolphin family, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 32 feet. Orcas have a varied diet that includes fish, seals, and even other cetaceans, earning them their fearsome reputation. Despite their nickname, Orcas are not true whales but are the largest dolphins, displaying incredible agility and strength. Their distinctive black and white markings, along with their iconic dorsal fin, make them easily recognizable. These intelligent creatures communicate through a complex system of clicks and vocalizations, displaying a remarkable level of social and familial bonds within their pods. Orcas are a symbol of the awe-inspiring beauty and power of marine life, captivating the imaginations of those who encounter them in the wild.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? For wildlife lovers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.