ANIMAL TALISMANS
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Talismans are wore for protection or empowerment. These animal talismans were inspired by carved stones found in Scotland.
Large Badger
This bronze badger is 8 1/2 cm from nose to tail. I make it as either a brooch or as a pendant.
This bronze badger is 8 1/2 cm from nose to tail. I make it as either a brooch or as a pendant.
Large Bear
This bronze bear comes as either a brooch or a pendant.
The design was inspired by Pictish carved animals found on stones in Scotland.
It measures 7 cm from nose to tail and is 4 cm at the shoulder.
The pendant has two loops on the back for a cord or chain.
Small Bear
This bear design was inspired by the carved Pictish stones found in Scotland. It is bronze and is available as either a pendant or as a brooch. It is 4 1/2 cm by 2 1/2 cm.
This bear design was inspired by the carved Pictish stones found in Scotland. It is bronze and is available as either a pendant or as a brooch. It is 4 1/2 cm by 2 1/2 cm.
Beaver
A Celtic Beaver. The beaver, so strongly associated with North America, was also found in France, Germany, Scotland, Wales, and England. Whether you want to express your Celtic Canadian roots or just have a different Celtic style animal, this piece is for you. It is cast in bronze and measures 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. I make it as either a brooch or a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back for attaching a cord or chain.
Big Boar
This boar is available as a brooch or as a pendant. The boar is a symbol of ferocity and tenacity! It is 7 by 4 1/2 cm.
This boar is available as a brooch or as a pendant. The boar is a symbol of ferocity and tenacity! It is 7 by 4 1/2 cm.
Boar
This boar design was inspired by a Pictish carving on stone. It is a new design - smaller than my original boar and facing the other way. It measures 6 1/2 cm x 4 cm and is available as either a pendant or a brooch.
This boar design was inspired by a Pictish carving on stone. It is a new design - smaller than my original boar and facing the other way. It measures 6 1/2 cm x 4 cm and is available as either a pendant or a brooch.
Buffalo
This buffalo or bison is a different style from my other animals. I have been working more with buffalo energy lately, and this piece just called to be made. It practically designed itself. I like it a lot!
It is 5 cm X 4cm and available as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back to attach a chain or chord. It is cast in bronze.
This buffalo or bison is a different style from my other animals. I have been working more with buffalo energy lately, and this piece just called to be made. It practically designed itself. I like it a lot!
It is 5 cm X 4cm and available as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back to attach a chain or chord. It is cast in bronze.
Bull
The Burghead Bull is one of the most famous Pictish carved stones. Carved in the 7th century AD, it was found in Burghead, Morayshire, Scotland. The bull was also an important symbol among the Celts, denoting strength, status, and wealth. My bull, while inspired by these ancient symbols, is a unique and original design.
It is cast bronze and measures 4 1/2 cm x 4 cm. It is available as a brooch or pendant
The Burghead Bull is one of the most famous Pictish carved stones. Carved in the 7th century AD, it was found in Burghead, Morayshire, Scotland. The bull was also an important symbol among the Celts, denoting strength, status, and wealth. My bull, while inspired by these ancient symbols, is a unique and original design.
It is cast bronze and measures 4 1/2 cm x 4 cm. It is available as a brooch or pendant
Dolphin
Dolphins have fascinated people since ancient times. This dolphin is decorated in a Celtic style. I make it as either a pendant or a brooch.
This bronze dolphin is 8 cm from nose to tail. The pendant has two loops on the back for attaching a cord or chain.
They can also be used to sew the dolphin on to a pouch lid or other item.
Dolphins have fascinated people since ancient times. This dolphin is decorated in a Celtic style. I make it as either a pendant or a brooch.
This bronze dolphin is 8 cm from nose to tail. The pendant has two loops on the back for attaching a cord or chain.
They can also be used to sew the dolphin on to a pouch lid or other item.
Deer
I make this deer with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch or loops to wear on a cord or chain. The spiral decorations are inspired by carved stones found in Scotland.
The deer as a totem or spirit animal is a symbol of gentleness and heart energy. The deer guides you in bringing grace and gentleness and in every aspect of life.
This piece is cast in bronze and is 6 cm X 4 1/2 cm.
I make this deer with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch or loops to wear on a cord or chain. The spiral decorations are inspired by carved stones found in Scotland.
The deer as a totem or spirit animal is a symbol of gentleness and heart energy. The deer guides you in bringing grace and gentleness and in every aspect of life.
This piece is cast in bronze and is 6 cm X 4 1/2 cm.
Elephant
The Romans introduced the elephant to Europe. It's majesty and strength immediately made it a symbol of power! I used one of my favourite Celtic knots on the trunk of my elephant.
This piece is available as a pendant or as a brooch and measures 2 inches top to trunk tip.
The Romans introduced the elephant to Europe. It's majesty and strength immediately made it a symbol of power! I used one of my favourite Celtic knots on the trunk of my elephant.
This piece is available as a pendant or as a brooch and measures 2 inches top to trunk tip.
Falcon
I make this Celtic falcon as either a pendant or as a brooch. It is 6 cm by 5 cm and is cast bronze.
I make this Celtic falcon as either a pendant or as a brooch. It is 6 cm by 5 cm and is cast bronze.
Fox
This fox is 6 1/2 cm x 3 1/2 cm. It is available as a brooch or a pendant and is cast in bronze.
This fox is 6 1/2 cm x 3 1/2 cm. It is available as a brooch or a pendant and is cast in bronze.
Large Greyhound
The style of this greyhound is based on carved Pictish stones from Scotland. This is a large piece, measuring 2 inches by 3 inches. Your can order it as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back for a cord or chain.
In addition to wearing it as a pin or necklace, I have had customers buy the pendant and use the loops on the back to sew it onto a pouch flap.
The style of this greyhound is based on carved Pictish stones from Scotland. This is a large piece, measuring 2 inches by 3 inches. Your can order it as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back for a cord or chain.
In addition to wearing it as a pin or necklace, I have had customers buy the pendant and use the loops on the back to sew it onto a pouch flap.
Horse
This horse is cast bronze and measures
6 cm x 3 1/2 cm. It is available as a brooch or pendant.
It was inspired by the carved Pictish stones found in Scotland.
This horse is cast bronze and measures
6 cm x 3 1/2 cm. It is available as a brooch or pendant.
It was inspired by the carved Pictish stones found in Scotland.
Hummingbird
In the high Andes of South America the hummingbird is a symbol of resurrection. As a totem, the hummingbird teaches us to laugh, to appreciate the magic of being alive, and the truth of beauty. It symbolizes the enjoyment of life and lightness of being.
My hummingbird has been decorated with a Celtic style knot of my own design.
This piece comes as either a pendant with a loop on the back to put on a cord or chain, or with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch. It measures 5 cm by 4 cm.
In the high Andes of South America the hummingbird is a symbol of resurrection. As a totem, the hummingbird teaches us to laugh, to appreciate the magic of being alive, and the truth of beauty. It symbolizes the enjoyment of life and lightness of being.
My hummingbird has been decorated with a Celtic style knot of my own design.
This piece comes as either a pendant with a loop on the back to put on a cord or chain, or with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch. It measures 5 cm by 4 cm.
Rampant Lion
I make this lion as either a brooch or a pendant. This piece was created at the request of Mistress Seraphina for Master Kendrick and is now available for everyone. It is 8 1/2cm X 4cm.
I make this lion as either a brooch or a pendant. This piece was created at the request of Mistress Seraphina for Master Kendrick and is now available for everyone. It is 8 1/2cm X 4cm.
Mountain Lion
Mountain lion, cougar, or puma are all names for the same animal. This bronze cougar is done in a Celtic style. It is 7 1/2 cm by 3 cm and available as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back for a chain or cord.
Otter
This bronze Otter is available as a brooch or as a pendant. I put extra loops on the back of the pendant so that the otter can be wore either reclining, as shown, or vertically. This piece is 6 1/4 cm by 3 cm.
This bronze Otter is available as a brooch or as a pendant. I put extra loops on the back of the pendant so that the otter can be wore either reclining, as shown, or vertically. This piece is 6 1/4 cm by 3 cm.
Owl
I really like this owl design because it is such an active pose. It is cast in bronze and measures 5 1/2 cm by 4 cm. I make it as either a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has a loop on the back of each wing to attach a chain or cord.
I really like this owl design because it is such an active pose. It is cast in bronze and measures 5 1/2 cm by 4 cm. I make it as either a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has a loop on the back of each wing to attach a chain or cord.
Small Rabbit
This Celtic style rabbit or hare is cast in bronze. It is 5 1/2 cm by 3 1/2 cm. I make it as either a brooch or a pendant. The pendant has a visible loop on the rabbit's back.
This Celtic style rabbit or hare is cast in bronze. It is 5 1/2 cm by 3 1/2 cm. I make it as either a brooch or a pendant. The pendant has a visible loop on the rabbit's back.
Large Rabbit
I make this bronze rabbit or hare as either a brooch or as a pendant. It is large - 8 cm X 5 1/2 cm. The spirals are inspired by similar designs found on animal carvings in Scotland. The pendant has two loops on the back for a cord or chain.
I make this bronze rabbit or hare as either a brooch or as a pendant. It is large - 8 cm X 5 1/2 cm. The spirals are inspired by similar designs found on animal carvings in Scotland. The pendant has two loops on the back for a cord or chain.
Sword and Shield Rabbit
The violent rabbits found in the borders of Medieval manuscripts were the inspiration for my "Killer Rabbit" series.
This battle bunny stands 6 1/2 cm high and weighs in at 13 grams. I make him as either
a pin or a pendant. The pin on the brooch
is nickel. The pendant has a 4 mm loop on
the back for your cord or chain.
Axe Rabbit
Behold the axe wielding rabbit! Broad shouldered with his snake tattoo he
comes to battle with axe in hand!
I make this rabbit as either a pendant for
a necklace or a brooch pin. He stands 3
inches high and weighs in at 10 grams.
The pin on the brooch is nickel. The pendant has a 4 mm loop on the back for your cord
or chain.
Archer Rabbit
I make this rabbit as either a pendant for a necklace or a brooch pin. He stands 7 cm
high and weighs in at 10 grams. The pin on the brooch is nickel. The pendant has a 4 mm loop on the back for your cord or chain.
Rapier Rabbit
I make this rabbit as either a pendant for a necklace or a brooch pin. He stands 6 1/2 cm high and weighs in at 18 grams. The pin on the brooch is nickel. The pendant has a
4 mm loop on the back for your cord or chain.
Viking Rabbit
This Viking rabbit is a 100% original design by Master Ark. I make it as either a brooch (pin) or pendant to be worn on a cord or chain. The pendant has a large 4 1/2 mm loop on the back. The pin on the brooch is approximately 1 1/4 inches in length. The piece weighs 3/4 ounce.
With his helmet and chainmail, wearing a Thor's hammer, and armed with a giant carrot (Dacus carota gigantica), this is one fur-ocious warrior. His shield, decorated with frightening fearsome ferrets is designed to strike terror into the hearts of his enemies.
This Viking rabbit is a 100% original design by Master Ark. I make it as either a brooch (pin) or pendant to be worn on a cord or chain. The pendant has a large 4 1/2 mm loop on the back. The pin on the brooch is approximately 1 1/4 inches in length. The piece weighs 3/4 ounce.
With his helmet and chainmail, wearing a Thor's hammer, and armed with a giant carrot (Dacus carota gigantica), this is one fur-ocious warrior. His shield, decorated with frightening fearsome ferrets is designed to strike terror into the hearts of his enemies.
Ram
This ram is 5 1/2 cm x 4 1/2 cm. It is available as either a brooch or a pendant.
This ram is 5 1/2 cm x 4 1/2 cm. It is available as either a brooch or a pendant.
Raven
This raven design is based on Master Ark's own coat of arms. Cast in bronze it is set with a garnet eye and is available as a pendant or a brooch.
It is 6 cm by 4 cm.
This raven design is based on Master Ark's own coat of arms. Cast in bronze it is set with a garnet eye and is available as a pendant or a brooch.
It is 6 cm by 4 cm.
Salmon of Knowledge
This piece was inspired by the story of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Salmon of Knowledge. I have always loved this particular Celtic knot and I thought it worked perfectly for the fishes scales. I make this piece as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back to attach a chain or cord. This is a large piece measuring 6 1/2 cm by 5 cm and is cast in bronze.
This piece was inspired by the story of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Salmon of Knowledge. I have always loved this particular Celtic knot and I thought it worked perfectly for the fishes scales. I make this piece as a brooch or as a pendant. The pendant has two loops on the back to attach a chain or cord. This is a large piece measuring 6 1/2 cm by 5 cm and is cast in bronze.
Interlaced Snake
The serpent is one of the oldest and most potent symbols. These two interlaced snakes hold each others tail in their mouth. Cast in bronze, this pendant is 3 1/2cm x 3cm.
The serpent is one of the oldest and most potent symbols. These two interlaced snakes hold each others tail in their mouth. Cast in bronze, this pendant is 3 1/2cm x 3cm.
Stag
I make this bronze deer as either a brooch or as a pendant. The style was inspired by carved stones from Scotland.
It is 6 cm X 4 1/2 cm.
I make this bronze deer as either a brooch or as a pendant. The style was inspired by carved stones from Scotland.
It is 6 cm X 4 1/2 cm.
Large Stag
This large stag measures 7 cm by 5 1/2 cm.
I make it with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch or with 2 loops on the back to attach to a chain or cord. The spiral decorations are inspired by some carved stones found in Scotland.
The stag represents vitality, confidence and pride. This animal is a sign of spiritual or cross-dimensional journeying. It can give protection in times of transition or beginning. The spirit of the stag enhances your sensitivity to dreams and their meanings. It is a symbol for positive masculinity, connection to the earth and forest, alertness, strength, and nobility.
This large stag measures 7 cm by 5 1/2 cm.
I make it with a pin on the back to be worn as a brooch or with 2 loops on the back to attach to a chain or cord. The spiral decorations are inspired by some carved stones found in Scotland.
The stag represents vitality, confidence and pride. This animal is a sign of spiritual or cross-dimensional journeying. It can give protection in times of transition or beginning. The spirit of the stag enhances your sensitivity to dreams and their meanings. It is a symbol for positive masculinity, connection to the earth and forest, alertness, strength, and nobility.
Stag's Head Pendant
This deer head pendant is cast in bronze. It is 6 cm by 3 cm and weights 25 grams.
It has two large loops on the back to accommodate a cord or chain.
This deer head pendant is cast in bronze. It is 6 cm by 3 cm and weights 25 grams.
It has two large loops on the back to accommodate a cord or chain.
Triskele Turtle
The turtle has been used to symbolize both heaven and earth. It is associated with longevity and protection. It is a powerful and meaningful totem for many.
The triskele or triskelion is an ancient symbol in many culture, representing the trinity or three fold nature of existence. It is found carved into the entry stone at Newgrange and is a common motif among the Celts.
This brooch is 1 3/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide and is cast in bronze.
The turtle has been used to symbolize both heaven and earth. It is associated with longevity and protection. It is a powerful and meaningful totem for many.
The triskele or triskelion is an ancient symbol in many culture, representing the trinity or three fold nature of existence. It is found carved into the entry stone at Newgrange and is a common motif among the Celts.
This brooch is 1 3/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide and is cast in bronze.
Wolf
This Celtic style wolf can be worn as either a brooch or as a pendant. It is cast in bronze and is 6 1/2 cm from nose to tail.
This Celtic style wolf can be worn as either a brooch or as a pendant. It is cast in bronze and is 6 1/2 cm from nose to tail.
To see one of the original pieces these animals are based on follow this link:
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pe_mla/t/the_burghead_bull.aspx
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pe_mla/t/the_burghead_bull.aspx