Deer Medicine Necklace

I made this necklace in what I imagine to be a Medicine man/woman style.

The deer antler Amulet is related in many traditions with kindness, softness and gentleness. It is, in various aspects, an animal that is connected to the gods and the sacred.

In Buddhism, the deer symbolizes harmony, happiness, peace and longevity.

In Celtic tradition there were two aspects of the deer: the feminine element, called Eilid in Gaelic, the female red deer, symbolizing femininity, gentlenesss and grace.On the other hand, there was also Damh, the masculine element, which was also related to the sacred and to forests, independence, purification and pride. 

For the native tribes of North America, the deer was a messenger, an animal of power, and a totem representing sensitivity, intuition and gentleness.

I cut and sanded the point myself from a naturally shed Fallow Deer Antler collected in Tasmania. No animal was harmed! 

The point sits between turquoise blue (dyed) Howlite and natural Carnelian focal beads. The teal and blue glass beads are hand poured recycled glass Padre beads from Ghana. 

I made this necklace to slip easily over your head without the use of a clasp. If you prefer a shorter length with  clasp or an adjustable toggle I can easily alter it for you before shipping. 

The necklace is 60cm long and weighs 61g. The Antler point is 49mm in length.

I use high quality Linhasita macrame cord imported from Brazil. I believe it is the best on the market, it is very durable and long lasting.

All photos are taken in natural light and are completely unedited.

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Enjoy!

Stacey xx