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by Pamela Kirkham
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Our ceramic coffee mugs are available in two sizes: 11 oz. and 15 oz. Each mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Who among us has never been captivated by these mystical creatures? In 12th century Japan, it was believed that fireflies were the ghosts of ancient... more
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11 oz.
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Who among us has never been captivated by these mystical creatures? In 12th century Japan, it was believed that fireflies were the ghosts of ancient Minamoto and Tiara warriors. Once a year, on the anniversary of that historic battle, thousands of caged fireflies are released over the Uji River at night for the spiritual re-enactment. Fireflies gravitate to Willow trees, believed to be the tree of the dead by the Japanese. This tree is the favorite of human ghosts. Any firefly could be a ghost - who knows? There is also an ancient belief that the soul of a person still alive many take the shape of a firefly. Fireflies are also revered by different Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee.
The artist was born in Pennsylvania, but grew up in Michigan through age 18. She returned to Michigan 17 years ago, after living 15 years in Texas, 8 years in New Mexico, and 4 years in Oklahoma. She attended Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pamela graduated as an illustrator and pursued that career in Texas. In 1992, she started her own business, Kirkham Fine Arts. For the last 17 years, her focus has turned away from doing murals and illustration to creating healing, vivid, acrylic paintings that seek to free you from the struggles you face. Accomplishments include having been chosen to be an ArtPrize (the largest art competition in the world) artist in both 2014 and 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; chosen...
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