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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

[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.

[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]

Magatama is in the mail today, and on its way to you. Please fire me off a message when it arrives, so I know it got there safely. Thanks!

[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!

[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!

[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!

[helen99.livejournal.com]

Will do, thanks!

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Hey there! Sorry for the delay in response. I've made a second bracelet, this one with four teeth in it...I found a fox tooth mixed in with the dog teeth and added that one in too. Are you interested in this, or would you just like one with 3? Please let me know. I'll post a photo up for you if you want.

Again, my apologies for the lag.

[helen99.livejournal.com]

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[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Hey there!

I now have an Etsy shop set up, with a couple different dog tooth (and even coyote) pendants to choose from.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

oh wait, no, it's 15 here instead of 12 on etsy...which price should I consider current?

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Hey there!

You can consider the Etsy price current...the ones I had on Lj had shipping already factored in. And I have no problem with you re-stringing it if you desire, or I can do so for you, and you can alter it later if you'd prefer it another style.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

Nah, I'll see how it wears first. so 16.50 for necklace and claws?

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Actually the claws on Etsy just sold, but I do have a few loose coyote teeth if you're interested in those. They're drilled for any craft project. I can set up a private listing or something for you if you want.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

Even better than claws, if they're drilled, honestly. How much would two of those be? I want to make earrings...

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

I have three remaining...how about all 3 for $2? I'll set up an Etsy listing for you if you want. Let me know if this works. In the meantime you can just grab the magatama listing on the store, and then I'll notify you when I put up the teeth.

[narcissisma.livejournal.com]

I can just paypal you 17 now, if that's easier than setting up a listing? I don't even have an etsy account yet, but I have paypal.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Sure, that works. I've deleted the magatama from my store listing, my PayPal is cynanthropos(at)gmail.com.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

Got your teeth and magatama set aside for you, and will have them mailed out sometime within the coming week. I'll notify you as soon as I pop them in the mail. Thanks alot!

[phaethon.livejournal.com]

No problem! That sounds really awesome, haha. If you have the time, a picture would be cool, but I'm very interested regardless.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

I'll have a picture for you sometime later today or tomorrow. I thought you'd like the addition of the fox tooth, so that's why I threw it in there. I won't change the price or anything for it though. We'll be in touch soon.

[helen99.livejournal.com]

It has arrived, and it's beautiful. I love the wire wrapping, and the desert glass is a lovely shade of pale green. I hope things look up soon, and in some small way this helps get you to where you and saturninesun need to be.

[primaldog.livejournal.com]

How does this look to you? The fox tooth is third on the left. I'm asking $12 including shipping, cynanthropos(at)gmail is my PayPal if you like it. If not, let me know if there's something else that you'd like to see.

[phaethon.livejournal.com]

That looks awesome! I definitely appreciate the addition of the fox tooth. :) Payment has been sent; thanks again!

[ns-kumiho.livejournal.com]

Just got your package and WOW! Thanks so much for the figurine! I can't begin to express my surprise or thanks.