This handcrafted linocut print is inspired by the Selkie — the shapeshifting seal woman of Irish, Scottish, and Icelandic maritime folklore. Selkies walk the liminal edge between land and sea, between love and longing, between the wild self and the self that forgets. In this ancient tale, a Selkie’s seal-skin is stolen by a human lover, binding her to a life that is not fully her own. Yet it is her child born of both worlds who finds and returns her pelt to her so she can reclaim her true form and return home to the ocean home where she belongs. This piece speaks to the deep ache to return to one’s true skin, and awaken the instinctual self, the wild self within. It is an artwork about sovereignty, remembrance, and the mythic feminine call of the sea. Symbolic and folkloric, this rustic, hand-carved original design is infused with seals, kelp, and the enduring thread of mothering and memory. A statement piece for lovers of mythology, Selkie folklore, wild feminine art, and ocean-inspired home decor.

PRINT SIZE: 12" x 17.5"

PAPER SIZE: 16” x 22"

MATERIALS: It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on traditional handmade Japanese Awagami Select Hosho Paper. Occasionally it is printed on Strathmore Printmaking Paper - a paper local to Massachusetts.

COLOR OPTIONS: It is printed with five different color options: Black Pearl, Kelp Green, Stormy Sea, Tidal Teal and Sea Mist Gray. The colors are hand-mixed so please expect slight variations. If you would like to see the specific print that is being mailed to you, please contact me.

GIFT IDEAS: This artwork makes a meaningful gift for a mother, or for someone on a journey of inner mothering. It is for those reclaiming a lost dream, tending a long-held longing, or returning to something precious that once slipped away. A beautiful choice for lovers of nature and folklore, ocean spirits, and seal symbolism — especially those who feel called by the sea. More gifting options.

PACKAGING: This print will be rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. It is gift-ready as it is! A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. Free shipping for U.S. Customers. International customers, please purchase this print on Etsy. I no longer provide international shipping through this website.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out here, or email me at diemdangers@gmail.com.

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