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This beautiful bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either onto our range of silver chains or silver hoop earrings. See 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.
STORY: This beautiful four pointed star shaped silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head. The clubs were often formed in shapes related to nature, the cosmos and the gods whom they worshipped. Contact between the celestial world of stars and the earth was considered essential to achieve successful harvests, hence the importance of the star motif. The subjects in Moche art such as the warriors, priests and owls, were often depicted as whole scenes showing night skies full of stars across which crescent boats carried figures such as Si, the moon God.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information.
This beautiful bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either onto our range of silver chains or silver hoop earrings. See 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.
STORY: This beautiful four pointed star shaped silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head. The clubs were often formed in shapes related to nature, the cosmos and the gods whom they worshipped. Contact between the celestial world of stars and the earth was considered essential to achieve successful harvests, hence the importance of the star motif. The subjects in Moche art such as the warriors, priests and owls, were often depicted as whole scenes showing night skies full of stars across which crescent boats carried figures such as Si, the moon God.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information on compatible products.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information on compatible products.
This tiny silver sculpture depicting the noble Moche warrior with his helmet, back flap, and mace has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The detailed piece is designed to slot neatly onto our hand made leather straps with solid sterling silver buckle. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.
STORY: The Moche warriors were frequently depicted in Moche art and regarded as one of the most important and noble figures in Moche society. The combat illustrated in artistic narratives appears to be ceremonial rather than militaristic. The stories shown were about the expression of individual valour, in which the warriors engaged in one-on-one combat usually fighting in inter-valley rivalries in disputes over agricultural land. They wore head- dresses, a protective back flap, and carried clubs which were employed during warfare and ceremonies.NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details of our compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.
This tiny silver sculpture depicting the noble Moche warrior with his helmet, back flap, and mace has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The detailed piece is designed to slot neatly onto our hand made leather straps with solid sterling silver buckle. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.
STORY: The Moche warriors were frequently depicted in Moche art and regarded as one of the most important and noble figures in Moche society. The combat illustrated in artistic narratives appears to be ceremonial rather than militaristic. The stories shown were about the expression of individual valour, in which the warriors engaged in one-on-one combat usually fighting in inter-valley rivalries in disputes over agricultural land. They wore head- dresses, a protective back flap, and carried clubs which were employed during warfare and ceremonies.NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details of our compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.
This unusual hand cast silver bead based on a traditional Moche great horned owl, has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The Night Owl with a round hole is designed to thread onto our plain or braided leather bracelets. Please see 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.
STORY: The unusual 'Night Owl' hand cast silver bead is based on a traditional Moche owl figure. Owl symbols are often seen in Moche artistry in both metallurgy and ceramic decoration. The owl was worshipped as a God by the Moche and was believed to be a symbol of the night, quietly and wisely watching over their people both in battles and in daily life. The ears or horns in the owl icons can be likened to the the South American great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu) known today.NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible bracelets.
This unusual hand cast silver bead based on a traditional Moche great horned owl, has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The Night Owl with a round hole is designed to thread onto our plain or braided leather bracelets. Please see 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.
STORY: The unusual 'Night Owl' hand cast silver bead is based on a traditional Moche owl figure. Owl symbols are often seen in Moche artistry in both metallurgy and ceramic decoration. The owl was worshipped as a God by the Moche and was believed to be a symbol of the night, quietly and wisely watching over their people both in battles and in daily life. The ears or horns in the owl icons can be likened to the the South American great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu) known today.NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible bracelets.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.
This silver hand bead based on a traditional moche clenched fist has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The tactile bead is designed to thread onto our silver chains, leather necklets, or braided and plain leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.
STORY: The detailed hand bead is a symbol of great strength and creativity. It is also thought to represent the beauty and magnitude of the mountains. Hands are found in both ceramic forms, and metallurgy in Moche art. It is in their clenched form as a ceramic vessel that they are thought to represent a mountain range. The hand also represented the creativity of the Moche, known to be skilled artisans, farmers and builders. NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible bracelets, necklets and necklaces.This silver hand bead based on a traditional moche clenched fist has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The tactile bead is designed to thread onto our silver chains, leather necklets, or braided and plain leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.
STORY: The detailed hand bead is a symbol of great strength and creativity. It is also thought to represent the beauty and magnitude of the mountains. Hands are found in both ceramic forms, and metallurgy in Moche art. It is in their clenched form as a ceramic vessel that they are thought to represent a mountain range. The hand also represented the creativity of the Moche, known to be skilled artisans, farmers and builders. NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible bracelets, necklets and necklaces.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.
NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.