Jabebo Black-Footed Ferret Earrings
$17.99
Only 3 left in stock
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Mismatched black-footed ferret earrings from Jabebo, made in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania from upcycled cereal box paperboard. One earring shows a ferret peeking up and the other crouched flat, both on surgical steel hooks. The black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in North America.
- Black-footed ferret design, two different poses (mismatched on purpose)
- Upcycled cereal box paperboard, shellac and epoxy topcoat, surgical steel ear-wires
- About 1 inch per earring, very light (about 0.2 oz per pair)
- Made in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
- Proceeds support BHPFA partner parks and forests.
Only 3 left in stock
60-day returns · Ships from South Dakota via USPS
Jabebo Black-Footed Ferret Earrings
$17.99
Only 3 left in stock
Shipping calculated in cart/checkout:Â Shipping rates for first items start at $7, calculated based on weight of total order.
Mismatched black-footed ferret earrings from Jabebo, made in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania from upcycled cereal box paperboard. One earring shows a ferret peeking up and the other crouched flat, both on surgical steel hooks. The black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in North America.
- Black-footed ferret design, two different poses (mismatched on purpose)
- Upcycled cereal box paperboard, shellac and epoxy topcoat, surgical steel ear-wires
- About 1 inch per earring, very light (about 0.2 oz per pair)
- Made in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
- Proceeds support BHPFA partner parks and forests.
Only 3 left in stock
60-day returns · Ships from South Dakota via USPS
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Real USPS rates, no markup. The money we save funds trail crews and internships.
Join BHPFA for $30 a year -> get your code by email in seconds. -> Use it at checkout today. Show your card at hundreds of nonprofit park stores nationwide for 10% off.
Every item is selected or approved by rangers and staff. Your purchase keeps them on the front lines.
Description
What it is
A pair of black-footed ferret earrings from Jabebo, the Bellefonte, Pennsylvania studio run by Kevin and Mary Abbott. Kevin draws the species art, and the earrings are laser-cut from upcycled cereal box paperboard on surgical steel hooks.
About the design
The mismatched pair shows the black-footed ferret in two stances, one peeking up out of a burrow and one crouched low. The species was thought extinct twice in the 20th century, then rediscovered on a Wyoming ranch in 1981. Conata Basin in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, about 80 miles east of the Black Hills, now holds the largest reintroduced population in North America.
How they are made
The base is post-consumer cereal box paperboard, collected from friends and neighbors around Jabebo’s studio in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Each design is laminated front-to-back for stiffness, the species artwork is bonded to the surface, and the shapes are laser-cut. A paperboard back is glued on, the earring is sealed with a natural shellac topcoat, and since 2018 a second clear epoxy coat adds water resistance and a smoother feel. The hooks are surgical steel.
Specifications
- Motif size: approximately 1 inch per earring
- Weight: approximately 0.2 oz per pair (1 oz shipping with card and packaging)
- Materials: upcycled cereal box paperboard, shellac topcoat, epoxy topcoat (2018+), surgical steel ear-wires
- Hardware: French-style surgical steel ear-wires (hooks)
- Mismatched pair: two different poses of the same species
- Made in: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA, by Jabebo (Kevin and Mary Abbott)
Who is this for
A keepsake for anyone who followed the ferret recovery story, visited the National Grasslands Visitor Center in Wall, or did a ferret-spotlight tour at Conata Basin. It is also the design that ties most directly to BHPFA’s conservation work.
Frequently asked questions
Are the two earrings identical?
No. Each pair shows the same species in two different poses, so they read as a set rather than a mirror image. Wearing them as a pair is the intent; the asymmetry is the design.
Are they really made from cereal boxes?
Yes. Jabebo collects post-consumer cereal boxes in Bellefonte, laminates the panels for thickness, bonds the artwork to the surface, and laser-cuts each earring. The display card is paperboard too. The studio goes through more than 100 boxes a week.
What metal are the ear-wires?
Surgical steel French-style hooks. Most people with metal sensitivities can wear them without reaction. They are not sterling silver or gold-filled.
How does this connect to ferret conservation?
BHPFA runs the Black-Footed Ferret Protection Program at Conata Basin, which funds vaccinations against sylvatic plague, prairie dog habitat protection, and monitoring of the reintroduced population.
Does buying this support national parks?
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
When you shop with Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, you are directly funding:
- Education programs — nature workshops, Junior Ranger activities, and homeschool adventures for kids across the Black Hills
- Trail maintenance — keeping hiking trails safe and accessible at Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and the Black Hills National Forest
- Visitor services — park store operations, interpretive programs, and the staff who help millions of visitors each year
- Conservation — supporting the long-term health of public lands in the Black Hills and Nebraska
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service in the Black Hills region. We have supported these public lands since 1946.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jabebo |
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