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 an oval slot is designed to thread onto our hand made leather wrist straps with a solid 925 silver buckle. 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.  

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This sterling silver snake chain necklace creates a perfect setting to hold your narradores beads. Thin links are made up of lightly curved plates tightly woven together to form a continuous, sleek and smooth chain. Although its surface appears smooth and closed, snake chain is very flexible and easy to wear for a contemporary , traditional or classic look. This chain is fastened with an elegant elongated lobster clasp. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel. 

Length = 50cm Diameter = 1.9cm

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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.

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This delicate oxidised sterling silver curb chain necklace creates a hand crafted and delicate look, contrasting beautifully with the brightness of the narradores beads. It is formed with fine chain links silver lobster clasp. Made in Peru, the chain has been oxidised with liver of sulphur and hand polished to highlight some of the silver coordinating well with the silver narradores. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel.

Length = 59cm, Interlocking Links = 1.5mm x 3mm

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Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

This pretty bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either individually onto our silver chains, leather necklets, silver hoop earrings, plain or braided leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions and care instructions.   STORY: This silver six petaled 'Amarillo Flower' bead is based on a stone Moche mace head. The clubs were often formed or decorated with iconography related to nature or the cosmos, using inspiration such as stems, flowers, stars, and cacti. This flower represents the 6 petalled flower of the Aji Amarillo chilli pepper, known to be one of the main Moche crops and a common ingredient of Moche cooking, and still a standard ingredient of Peruvian cooking today. It is hot in flavour, amazingly high in vitamin c and antioxidants and well known for a number of health benefits. NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more details

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 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.

Hand crafted in Peru, these beautifully simple sterling silver hoop earrings can be adorned with the narradores beads and secured using the silver wire clasp. The beads which work best with these classic hoops are the star, flower, cactus, wheel, and heart.

Outer diameter 2.7cm,  2.5mm thick, 1mm wire

NB: The price above is for the silver hoop earrings only. Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

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 with an oval slot is designed to thread onto our hand made leather straps with a solid 925 silver buckle.  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 leather wrist straps with silver buckle.

This adorable bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. The little silver sculpture is designed to slot neatly onto our hand made leather straps with sterling solid silver buckle. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: This 'Moon Mother' design is taken from a sculptured ceramic figure of a Moche mother, shown with an enchanting smile and the scalloped headdress, typical of the attire of Moche women and priestesses. Study of the murals and ceramic art shows that women played a prominent role in Moche culture, both in religion and ceremony. Most recent discoveries of Moche archeology show that women indeed were not just the daughter, mother, or wife of the noble warriors but also had high status and many roles in Moche society. In fact it was female Si, the moon goddess, who was considered to be the supreme deity in Moche culture, visible both night and day, more powerful than the sun, controlling the seasons and the storms, looking over her people, their harvests, their battles and their daily life.

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This large organically shaped bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either individually onto our silver chains, leather necklets, hoop earrings or braided and plain leather bracelets. See 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.   STORY: This 'Cactus Stem' silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head,  an instrument of battle and yet fashioned in such beauty. The maces were often formed in shapes related to nature such as stems, flowers, stars, and cactii. The Moche artistry shows that they were great farmers cultivating many crops in the the river valleys. They were able to transform the land into a verdant oasis with the development of an extensive irrigation network. This organically shaped ridged bead symbolises water, the provider of life and good harvests.

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This beautifully detailed bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either individually onto our silver chains, leather necklets,  or braided and plain leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: This 'Warrior Priest' bead is based on a traditional Moche Priest, thought to be one of the most important figures of moche traditional ceremonies. The Warrior Priest is often depicted in ceramic decoration with rays emanating from his head and shoulders. In addition to his conical helmet, he wore a crescent-shaped headdress and large circular ear ornaments. The Moche priests were the curators of ceremonies in both life, death and seasonal thanksgiving.  The warrior priest was respected for their status, guidance, spirituality and connection to the celestial world. Some scholars believe that the central decoration on their headdress sometimes a double circle, or an owls face depicted the third eye, symbolising intuition.

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.