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Shell Paints – Amethyst

Shell Paints – Amethyst

$10.00

Beam Paints is proud to join the long time tradition of paintmakers using shell to hold watercolor, about a quarter of a pan of watercolor nestled in a beautiful shell, tuck a few in your bag for a great on the fly travel kit!

(shells are not taken from beaches, they are reclaimed from a food factory and sanitized for new life with paint)

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Beam Paints is the result of a multi-generational love of pigment, paint, colour, and innovation. Anong Beam was raised by her artist parents, Carl Beam and Ann Beam, and was taught from a young age how to harvest hematite pigment in the LaCloche mountain range near their home in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. The paints are made with local Manitoulin wildcrafted tree sap, hand-gathered, washed and sifted. A focus on high quality pigment content creates sublime artist materials, with plastic free packaging.

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Welcome to the MOA Gift Shop, your destination for thoughtfully curated cultural gifts, unique art, and pieces that celebrate history and archaeology. Here, there’s truly something for everyone—whether you’re shopping for a meaningful keepsake, a gift for a loved one, or a unique cultural experience to take home. Discover our selection of engaging children’s items, including toys and activity kits that inspire young minds to explore the wonders of the past. Dive into captivating books that reveal the stories of Ontario’s archaeological heritage, Indigenous culture, and the fascinating journey of human history. Our collection also features one-of-a-kind museum souvenirs that connect you to Ontario’s archaeological heritage.

For art lovers, our gift shop proudly showcases an impressive array of pieces crafted by Indigenous artists and artisans from across Turtle Island. Our collection includes exquisite soapstone carvings—stunning, hand-carved works created by renowned Six Nations artists like Larry Bomberry and the Henry Family. Each piece tells a story and carries a legacy of craftsmanship and tradition, offering you a tangible connection to Indigenous art and culture.

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