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 delicate silver chain is made up of identical flat interlocking links creating a classic and yet pretty style. The chain is finished with a silver lobster catch.  This beautiful chain has been made in Peru. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel.

Length = 50cm, 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 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 elegant handmade fine leather wrist strap, provides a striking setting for the four figurative narradores beads. It has been exquisitely crafted in 2 pieces to have leather on both sides and the sides are coated for a quality finish. It has 3 holes for adjustment, a solid sterling 925 silver handmade buckle and a leather loop retainer. Each strap has been individually hand-cut and finished by artisans in India.  Beads which work best with our straps include the moche warrior, moon mother, night owl and hand with oval slot.

Length = 22cm inc buckle, 20.5cm exc buckle (adjustable 15cm-18cm) Width = 0.07mm Depth =0.02 

NB: The price above is for the leather wrist strap only.

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

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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Handmade plaited bolo leather bracelet which can be worn as a striking triple wrap bracelet or as a simple single strand long necklet. The stainless steel rocker clasp makes it super easy to put on. This style is available in black, antique violet, neon green, and neon pink This bracelet can be worn with all the narradores beads with a round hole including the wheel, amarillo flower, star, heart at one, cactus stem, warrior priest , night owl and hand. Length-to fit standard wrist size 19 cm x width 3mm (Nb. This black bracelet is also available in a larger size of 21cm) This product has been sourced from the UK jewellery brand Tribal Steel to compliment the Peruvian hand-cast silver narradores beads. The supplier is a long standing member of the British National Association of jewellers.

This classical 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 or braided and plain leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: This classical silver 'Heart at One' silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head. The clubs were often decorated with iconography related to the gods whom they worshipped. The heart shaped decoration takes the outline of the beautiful facial disc of the owl one of the most important Moche gods, and thought by some scholars to have a similar meaning to the third eye symbolising intuition, higher consciousness, and expanded capacity for self-healing and spiritual insight. Moche religion also seems to have centred on ideas of dualistic opposition: gold/silver, day/night, land/sea. The symmetry of the owls face maybe also symbolises a union of both sides, balance, two sides as one, as in the shape of a heart.

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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.  

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 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.

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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 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.

Handmade plaited bolo leather bracelet with a stylish stainless steel rocker clasp which makes it super easy to put on. This style is available in black and grey. This bracelet can be worn with all the narradores beads with a round hole including the wheel, amarillo flower, star, heart at one, cactus stem, warrior priest , night owl and hand. Length-to fit large wrist size 21 cm x width 3mm. (The larger size makes it an ideal option for men) This product has been sourced from the UK jewellery brand Tribal Steel to compliment the Peruvian hand-cast silver narradores beads. The supplier is a long standing member of the British National Association of jewellers.