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[hermeticdog]

(I'd be grateful to anyone who would be willing to take the time to pass this along to anyone who might be interested--I've made this post public. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!)

Canine Series
Sirius - Pagan-themed. Made with black leather cord, two domestic dog teeth, and six authentic ancient Egyptian faience beads from 716-30 B.C. The two dog teeth represent the binary star-system Sirius. The pendant itself is made in dedication to Wepwawet and Yinepu. $25
Basic Dog-Tooth Pendant - Domestic dog tooth, hemp cord, antique-style silvertone beads. $10 each (multiple copies)
Pariah Dog - Domestic dog tooth, brown leather cord, India camel-bone choker bead. $15 each (2x of these)
Village Dog bracelet - Three domestic dog teeth, antique water buffalo trade beads on stretch-cord. One size fits most. $12

Magatama Series
Magatama 1: Woodsy - dark brown leather cord, wood bead spacer, moss agate magatama. $12
Magatama 2: Flame - dark brown leather cord, camel bone spacer, goldstone magatama. $12
Magatama 3: Tribal dark brown leather cord, camel bone spacer, dog tooth bead, pale yellow jadeite magatama. $15

Other
Necromancy - Dark brown leather cord, antique water buffalo bone hoop. The skull is also an antique, and possibly carved from the same animal. The black choker bead is India camel-bone, the bead below it is probably water buffalo. With the exception of the camel-bead and leather cord, all components are made of antique trade material from Asia. $20

Three Random Things - Left to right:
Libyan desert glass, with wire-wrap for pendant: $15
Antique Black Forest boar-bristle charm (circa 1940s): $20
Antique Black Forest rabbit-toe charm (circa 1940s): $25

Payment
PayPal. Money orders. Just ask.

Notes
The dog tooth beads came in bulk from China--probably leftover from the food industry. I compose my stuff from a collection of trade beads, antiquities and other curiosities. My sources are all people and places which are reliable and knowledgeable, and when appropriate, provenance will be given.

I am an animist, and I incorporate my practices and belief in my work, being attracted to the natural and the antique. Some of the items I've made things with are very old, and have been around for a long time.

Funds from purchases will go towards paying off bills and debt, so I can move in with my fiancee in Germany. Unfortunately, the U.S. does not at this time recognize our relationship, leaving me to go into exile in order for us to be together. We'll need all the help we can get in making this possible.
Proceeds from the sale of all animal products will go to nonprofits dedicated to animal rescue, or wildlife conservation.

Comments

[ns-kumiho.livejournal.com]

I'm actually interested in the 2nd Magatama (Flame)- If it's still available.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

You're the first person to ask about it, so if you're still interested it is yours. Let me know!

[ns-kumiho.livejournal.com]

Aye, I am. How much is the shipping and where do you want the money sent?

[fyrechylde.livejournal.com]

Has anyone asked about the Necromancy or the 1st Magatama (Woodsy)?

I love both of those and want them if you still have them.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

You're the first to ask about either *g* Either are yours if you're still interested. Prices include shipping, something I forgot to add in the original post.

[fyrechylde.livejournal.com]

I would love to have both if I could ^_^

I can send out a money order Friday, just let me know where to send it and any other information.

kitaurio@yahoo.com
or
dark.trickster@gmail.com

[dangerousface.livejournal.com]

If Necromancy doesn't go, I'll take it!

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Wow this one's popular!

Unfortunately it went--as well as a secondary piece I made with an extra skull. Next time I head up to the coast in a couple weeks I'll be buying up some more from that trade bead/antiquity dealer, and when I do, I'll definitely make more or similar pieces like it if you're still interested.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

I want the basic dog tooth one so very very badly, but I don't get paid til the 3rd...and I've already had to post date my checks to the damn doctors til then, I"m so broke. If it's still around by friday, I'll take it, but don't let that stop any of you from buying it if you have the money upfront, heh.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

I have multiples mde of those, and I can easily make more. I tptallyubderstand the money situation, if you are still interested by the time you have some to spare, one will be available for you.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

Very awesome! I had a wonderful tooth-shaped pendant that I wore basically to death, it was abalone or some kind of shell like that rather than actual tooth (water and ocean and moon are very important concepts for me), I feel like this necklace would suit me as comfortably. I'm glad I can hopefully get one come payday ^_^

[helsson.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm interested in thee 'village dog' bracelet...i'll e-mail you my info.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Hey there, replied to your email. Thanks *g*

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Bracelet is in the mail and on its way to you now. Feel free to drop me a line when it arrives so I know it got to you safely, and thanks again!

[wisewomanjudith.livejournal.com]

I would like both the Black Forest things and will Pay-Pal tomorrow (when I am not at work).
What Pay-Pal acount?

I also like bones and teeth and good luck with moving; I did the same with great success.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

They're yours! PayPal $45 for both of them to cynanthropos(at)gmail.com. Shipping is included. Thanks for your support.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Your Black Forest items are in the mail and on their way to you. Please notify me when they arrive so I know they got there safely, and thank you!

[phaethon.livejournal.com]

Ah! I see I've missed it, but if you make another village dog bracelet in the future, I would definitely be interested. :)

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

I can certainly make you one if you like. I have enough leftover materials to do so. Just let me know!

[helen99.livejournal.com]

I'm interested in the Libyan Desert Glass with wire wrap if it's still unclaimed. Paypal works best for me -- I'm at helen99@his.com

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

It's yours *g*. I'll even put it on a cord for you, at least until you can find a better one. My paypal is cynanthropos(at)gmail.

Thanks so much for your support.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Hey there Helen, the Libyan desert glass pendant is on its way to you right now--though the new kitten ran off with my spool of cord and I was unable to string it for you in time before mailing it. D'oh. In any case, let me know when it arrives to you safely!

[khrabanas.livejournal.com]

If your offer for Necromancy falls through, I really want it.

And I totally understand about the problems you and your fiancee are facing -- my wife is Canadian and we're stuck somewhere legally in the middle between the States and the Great White North.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately the necromancy piece went, as well as the extra skull. Though, next time I head up to the coast (probably in a few weeks), I'll buy up more skulls and make more pendants with them--I'll definitely send a message out when I do though, if you're still interested.

I wish you and your wife the very best of luck with the legal battles, as we continue to wage our own.

[helen99.livejournal.com]

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