Etsy Shop for HermeticDog

Young Wolf tooth pendant

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:41:10 -0500

$15.00
REAL wolf canine tooth, this one well over an inch in length, drilled and strung on soft, supple hand-stretched (not by me!) deerskin thong, with a 500-year old African trade bead (called "bunkah" or "bonkah" beads. These beads I acquire personally from a contact in Delaware who deals in antiques and trade beads) as a centerpiece. This is a very basic design for a reason--I'm testing the waters, so to speak, for other designs. This specimen came from a rather young animal and has a natural hairline crack which has been sealed and reinforced with enamel. It also features a Tibetan silver howling wolf charm.

This is a REAL North American wolf tooth, and not a counterfeit tooth purchased from overseas. These counterfeit teeth are commonly labeled "Tibetan wolf" and are actually sourced from the domestic dog, not wolf.

This is a classic focus for shamanic or animistic work. Wolf teeth were worn in a variety of spiritual and cultural contexts with the belief that it would imbue the wearer with the strength and courage of the wolf.

Disclaimer: NO wolves were killed specifically for the making of this piece. Surprisingly, teeth and bone are considered a byproduct of the fur trade which would otherwise be discarded, most likely by grinding up for bone meal for fertilizer. I work with recycled objects from nature, portion of proceeds going back to wildlife rescue facilities and other related nonprofit groups.

Shipping is within the U.S. ONLY due to Federal import/export laws. These laws are put in place to protect the species.

Portion of proceeds from sale of this item will go to a wolf education facility in Minnesota.

Elderly Wolf fang pendant with longevity dZi beads

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:51:25 -0500

$32.00
Large REAL wolf canine tooth (roughly two inches long, or a little over), drilled and strung on soft, supple hand-stretched (not by me!) deerskin thong, with a 500-year old African trade bead (called "bunkah" or "bonkah" beads. These beads I acquire personally from a contact in Delaware who deals in antiques and trade beads) as a centerpiece. This is a very basic design for a reason--I'm testing the waters, so to speak, for other designs. This specimen came from a very old animal as it is very worn down and polished near the end from wear and use. Wolves, being social creatures, protect and support the ill and infirm of their pack, especially if they are of value to the life of the pack (know the migratory routes of large prey animals, protecting the young, etc.). I have decorated this tooth with two carnelian dZi beads with the symbol for longevity on each--a fitting addition for a tooth of this age.

This is a REAL North American wolf tooth, and not a counterfeit tooth purchased from overseas. These counterfeit teeth are commonly labeled "Tibetan wolf" and are actually sourced from the domestic dog, not wolf.

This is a classic focus for shamanic or animistic work. Wolf teeth were worn in a variety of spiritual and cultural contexts with the belief that it would imbue the wearer with the strength and courage of the wolf.

Disclaimer: NO wolves were killed specifically for the making of this piece. Surprisingly, teeth and bone are considered a byproduct of the fur trade which would otherwise be discarded, most likely by grinding up for bone meal for fertilizer. I work with recycled objects from nature, portion of proceeds going back to wildlife rescue facilities and other related nonprofit groups.

Shipping is within the U.S. ONLY due to Federal import/export laws. These laws are put in place to protect the species.

Portion of proceeds from sale of this item will go to a wolf education facility in Minnesota.

SALE Little Coyote Totem Bottles With Corks

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:22:09 -0500

$3.00
Tiny glass bottles with corks, stuffed with raw, naturally shed coyote fur. The coyote bottles have a Tibetan silver sitting coyote charm (there are design details on the charm lost in the photo, unfortunately my iPhone is all I have to take pictures usually). The necks of the bottles are wrapped with hemp.

This is a different take on the totem 'medicine bag'--a vessel holding the contents of an animal's essence to provide focus for a person wishing to work with that animal's archetypal energies. With the construction of the bottle, the contents can be seen, as well as touched and even smelled, providing for more of a meditative focus.

Portion of proceeds from the sale of this bottle will go towards the rescued coyotes at a facility in Indiana who donated their shed fur for this project.

PRIVATE LISTING for sarielfyrestorme

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:56:31 -0500

$25.00
PRIVATE LISTING for Sarielfyrestorme.

Please DO NOT PURCHASE unless you are Sarielfyrestorme.

I will be happy to build a custom piece for you, or otherwise set up a custom listing for something you are looking for that you think I might have to offer. Please do feel free to convo me, and I will get back to you ASAP.

Essence Of The Coyote raw coyote fur and white sage

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:28:49 -0500

$15.00
I kind of worked from the memory of those colored sand bottles I used to make when I was a child. I used to love those things. So I added some white sage at the bottom of the bottle, and layered the top with naturally shed coyote fur from the coyotes at a rescue center in Indiana. I wrapped tan hemp around the neck of the bottle, and added a coyote tooth charm on one side, as well as a Tibetan silver howling coyote charm on the other.

A totem bottle, for adorning one's altar, or a focus for meditation on Canis latrans.

Portion of proceeds from the sale of this bottle will go towards the rescued coyotes at a facility in Indiana who donated their shed fur for this project.

SALE Sol lion bone pendant

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:00 -0500

$8.50
Sturdy and peroxide-disinfected African lion bone chips, drilled and strung on black leather cord with a 500-year old African trade bead. One is painted with the alchemical symbol for "Gold" or "Sol", the other is painted with the sign for Leo.

This listing is for the Sol pendant, seen to the left of the photo. This listing is for ONE pendant only.

SALE Leo lion bone pendant

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:20 -0500

$8.50
Sturdy and peroxide-disinfected African lion bone chips, drilled and strung on black leather cord with a 500-year old African trade bead. One is painted with the alchemical symbol for "Gold" or "Sol", the other is painted with the sign for Leo.

This listing is for the Leo pendant, seen to the right of the photo. This listing is for ONE pendant only.

RESERVED for DISLOCATED Leopard Totem Bottle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:42:36 -0500

$12.00
THIS IS A RESERVED LISTING. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE UNLESS YOU ARE THIS PERSON. I will be happy to work with you on your own custom listing, feel free to convo me for more details.

A "totem bottle" is filled with the literal or symbolic representations of an animal for meditative focus. Here is offered a bottle filled with antique leopard fur cut from an old deteriorating 1920s belt.

The bottle is strung on a tan hemp cord, and is adorned with a real 500-year old African trade bead, called "bunkah" or "bonkah" beads. These beads I acquire personally from a contact in Delaware who deals in antiques and trade beads.

This is a different take on the totem 'medicine bag'--a vessel holding the contents of an animal's essence to provide focus for a person wishing to work with that animal's archetypal energies. With the construction of the bottle, the contents can be seen, as well as touched and even smelled, providing for more of a meditative focus.

Portion of proceeds from the sale of this bottle will go towards the rescued coyotes who donated their fur for this project.

SALE Zebra Totem Bottle with hide scrap

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:24:05 -0500

$9.00
A "totem bottle" is filled with the literal or symbolic representations of an animal for meditative focus. Here is offered a bottle filled with zebra hide, paired up with a larger piece of scrap hide for aide in animistic or totemic work. The two are sold as a set only.

The bottle is strung on a tan hemp cord, and is adorned with a real 500-year old African trade bead, called "bunkah" or "bonkah" beads. These beads I acquire personally from a contact in Delaware who deals in antiques and trade beads.

This is a different take on the totem 'medicine bag'--a vessel holding the contents of an animal's essence to provide focus for a person wishing to work with that animal's archetypal energies. With the construction of the bottle, the contents can be seen, as well as touched and even smelled, providing for more of a meditative focus.

Portion of proceeds from the sale of this bottle will go towards the rescued coyotes who donated their fur for this project.

SALE Ethiopian Camel Bone Medicine Stick Amulet

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:20:47 -0400

$7.50
These "medicine sticks" are carved out of camel bone, and used by Ethiopian shamans for health and protection. The circles carved on the front and back of the medicine stick represent protection, similar to the evil eye.

SALE Nepalese Shamanic Bead Curve Shape

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:19:47 -0400

$7.00
This is an old vintage agate bead, carved in the shape of a worm or some sort of animal (eyes can be seen in the front of the topmost curve). It's almost reminiscent of the kokkok of Korea or magatama of Japan. The origin of these beads is Bali, or in the surrounding region.

This listing is for the bead listed in the photo.

SALE Nepalese Shamanic Bead Insect Shape

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:19:47 -0400

$7.00
This is an old vintage agate bead, carved in the shape of an insect. The origin of these beads is Bali, or in the surrounding region.

This listing is for the bead listed in the photo.