I’ve always loved the talismans made by the Ersari, Tekke and Yomud tribes of Turkmenistan. The ‘asyk’ or heart-shaped pendant has been typically worn by women and symbolizes health and fertility.
Here is my own version, with a large sun at the center to bring warmth to the heart.
Robust Talisman.
Handmade with carnelian and recycled sterling silver.
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I returned from vacation ready to dance with creation.
Dance Ring.
Handmade with recycled sterling silver.
Whenever I finish a piece, I always ask: who are you? Because even if she was born from me, this is the first time we meet.
Here, I see an upright figure who stands on her own two feet, who occupies the space she needs, and is led by a big complex heart that is constantly evolving.
I also see a curious sheep and a bird… What do you see?
Unraveled Talisman.
Handmade with recycled sterling silver.
“If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.”
Truth Pendant.
Handmade with recycled sterling silver.
I set out to make a lion talisman to invoke the energy of an animal that lives at ease in its own body, who hunts when he’s hungry, and who is tender with his cubs. I also wanted his mane to feel warm like the sun.
What I got, was a lion who is sad, perhaps because his planet is changing, but also because sadness is an important part of life. Without it, our existence would not be this poignant or meaningful.
Sun Lion Pendant.
Handmade with brass and recycled sterling silver.
