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hermeticdog ([personal profile] hermeticdog) wrote2009-03-31 09:25 am

Big Epic Artpost

(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.

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Awesome! Glad you like them. The mini-kokeshi came from Toyokawa Inari shrine in Kyoto, circa 1960s or so. Figured it'd make a good addition to your altar or collection--been meaning to send you that for awhile. Glaf you like it!

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
And thank you! Your bracelet is on its way to you now--please drop me a line when it arrives so I know it reached you safely.

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Hey thanks alot Helen, we really appreciate your support, and glad you like the desert glass. Libyan desert glass is indeed a nifty specimen.

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] phaethon.livejournal.com 2009-04-10 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Just letting you know that I got your bracelet today, and it's even better in person. I will definitely be keeping an eye on your shop!

[identity profile] narcissisma.livejournal.com 2009-04-11 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Arrived yesterday, thanks a lot!

[identity profile] primaldog.livejournal.com 2009-04-11 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
No problem, hope you like them!

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