{"title":"Pendants; vintage and antique","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you love handcrafting as much as we do? Then you are probably always on the lookout for the most unique pendants to use on your jewelry, ritual costume, attributes and spirit dolls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have done some collecting for you too. Assembled in this section you find some real treasures to use in your craftwork. Pendants from vintage and antique origin, jewelry and amulets that have lived long lifes already before we found them. Unique pieces that show their age in the most beautiful ways; from the rustique signs of previous usage to the beautiful dark patina of really old age. From masterpieces of Nepalese artisan bone carving to ancient Tibetan thogchags; you find them all here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thai-buddhist-amulet","title":"Old bronze Thai buddhist amulet","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld buddhist amulets from Thailand. Amulets such as these are also referred to as 'votive tablets'. They depict for example the buddha in various postures, saints or famous monks. Amulets such as these are mostly given as presents at buddhist temples, after a donation or offering has been made. In this way, they help to raise funds for the temple and its projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are blessed by buddhist monks and serve as talismans for attracting and protecting good fortune, health, wealth and love. They can differ in size and shape and are often worn as personal amulets in a little showcase around the neck, but are also placed under the foundations of new stupa or other temple structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVotive tablets can be made from all different kinds of material, such as stone, wood, bone, plaster, or (as in this case) metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe age from these little votive tablet amulets is hard to determine, but as can be seen by the beautiful ageing process, they sure weren't made only yesterday. These amulets will be a very nice adding to your altar, or make them a nice protective showcase so they can be worn as a personal amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece. Three pieces available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* #1, left on the overview picture; 5,5 centimeters high\u003cbr\u003e* #2, middle on the overview picture; 8 centimeters high\u003cbr\u003e* #3, right on the overview picture; 5,8 centimeters high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":46958790574411,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":46958790607179,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":46958790639947,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/PhotoRoom-20230926_211827.png?v=1696254727"},{"product_id":"amulet","title":"Vintage brass Naga tribal amulet pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Indian region known as Nagaland is situated amidst the hills and mountains of northeast India. It is the homeland to 16 prominent tribes and various other sub-tribes. For the people of Nagaland, jewelry is not a mere accessory for adornment but is quintessential to their cultural heritage and fullfils and important function in distinguishing tribal identity, social class and status. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBetween all these distinguishing differences, also some common features can be seen among all Naga jewelry; they are often quite large and bold in appearance, with rich and vibrant colors and the most intricate designs. A large variety of materials is used, such as beads from colorful glass, precious stone, shell and bone, bronze and brass ornaments and animal materials such as teeth, claws, horn and ivory. Every part of the jewelry has a specific meaning for the wearer; from the color of the beads, to the specific design of the beaded strands or the number of ornaments used in a necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor example among the Konyak tribe, a warrior- and headhunting tribe, red-colored beads signify danger, flames and blood, a tiger tooth shows the courage and hunting skills of a man and brass ornaments in the shape of a human head show his expertise in warfare and how many heads he has taken. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThese brass pendants here in our shop would have been used as centerpieces for Naga tribal necklaces. The ‘fishtail’ style is a motive that can be seen among the ornaments of multiple Naga tribes. It is mostly associated with fertility and abundance, and blessing from the ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThere are two pendants available. Each one is approximately 13 centimeters long and weighs 65 grams. Sold per piece. You can choose your favorite one via the selection-menu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073410187595,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/PhotoRoom-20231108_115848.png?v=1699441385"},{"product_id":"tibetan-silver-horse-amulet-pendant","title":"Old Tibetan silver bronze thogchag pendant Palden Lhamo","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePalden Lhamo, or in Sanskrit ‘Sri Devi’ is one of the most important dharmapala’s (protectors of the dharma) in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is the only female among the group of the traditional ‘Eight Guardians of Law’ and is a national icon of Tibet, the patroness of Tibet’s capital Lhasa and even the chief protector of the Dalai Lama himself, who is said to take a special thanka scroll painting of her with him wherever he travels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePalden Lhamo, whose name can be translated as ‘Glorious Goddess’ is a wrathful emanation of White Tara. Her many nicknames (for example the Cannibal Queen, the Queen of the End of War or the Queen who Repels Armies) point to her extremely fierce character. Just like her manifestation as White Tara, also Palden Lhamo can be seen as a Divine Mother figure. But where White Tara embodies the nurturing, supportive, warm, embracing aspects of motherly love, Palden Lhamo is the no-nonsense parent who keeps you firmly on track with a stern hand and scolding voice. But beware all of those who hurt or bully those who she loves; her ferocious protectivity when enraged will send all demons running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePalden Lhamo is thus beloved by Tibetan Buddhists as an incredibly fierce protective deity, awesome in her power; nothing can stand against an enraged mother. But as revered and beloved as she is, actively engaging in her practice is definitely not for those looking for a comfortable path. She will lead you into very deep shadow work and will not accept laziness or half-heartedness. All inner demons will be brought to the surface without mercy. Palden Lhamo is not for the weak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis silver bronze pendant, which shows Palden Lhamo riding her beloved mule, is made to resemble an ancient 'thogchag' (or 'thokcha'). Thogchags are small metal objects, worn as amulets. Their history can be dated back thousands of years and the real thogchags are said to be made of meteorite iron (or at least a metal alloy which also includes meteorite iron) and have fallen from the sky or magically produced when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThogchags can be made in several forms and often depict tantric deities, mythological or real animals or ancient symbols. Also ritual attributes such as phurba's or dorje's can often be found and even more daily, practical attributes such as arrowheads, fibulae and pieces of horse equipment. They often are very abstract in their depictions, which for really old pieces of course further increases by being worn out into smooth surfaces and gaining a distinct patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReal ancient thogchags are of course highly sought after and can be extremely expensive. So of course in more recent times also many 'new' thogchags are made, resembling the style and depictions of the old ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis pendant here in our shop is such a recently made thogchag, though the term 'recent' might not be completely adequate, because this pendant also has quite some years of age to it already. It might not be antique, but certainly of some respectable age already and has gained some nice patina over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSizes: approximately 4 centimeters high (measured without the eyelet) and 3,5 centimeters wide. Weight is 18 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077119000907,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/PhotoRoom-20231108_172708.png?v=1699526611"},{"product_id":"goldplated-hindu-pendant","title":"Vintage Rajasthan pendant Hanuman","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Indian pendant with the depiction of Hanuman, the well-known and very popular half human - half monkey shaped deity of\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e the Hindu pantheon. He is especially revered in the northern part of India and is a central figure in the cosmology of many of the Nepalese animistic tribes and as such worked with by their traditional shamans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanuman is one of the most central figures in the famous Indian heroic epos Ramayana, where he is a loyal companion and devotee to Lord Rama and helps him to recover his wife Sita from the demonic king Ravana. Because of his profound loyalty to Rama, Hanuman is nowadays seen as the ultimate personification of bhakti (devotion). Other characteristics that he symbolizes are for example; strength, self-discipline, courage and unwavering dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant has a zinc-alloy base, which has been oxidated into a red-gold color. This pendant has been made in the Indian province of Rajasthan, a region well-known for its high quality jewelry makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; 7 centimeters high and 5 centimeters wide. Weight is 30 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47187182027083,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/PhotoRoom-20231208_180414.png?v=1702299842"},{"product_id":"jade-carvings","title":"Vintage jade belt buckles","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice jade carvings, made into belt buckles. From vintage origin, but in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour types available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e* angry spirit; yellow-brown, weight 57 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e* bull #1; dark brown, weight 75 grams\u003cbr\u003e* bull #2; green, weight 73 grams\u003cbr\u003e* lion (probably): dark brown, 53 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach carving has a diameter of approximately 5,5 centimeters. Sold per piece. You can choose your favorite one via the selection-menu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Bull #1","offer_id":47443283640651,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bull #2","offer_id":47443283673419,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Angry spirit","offer_id":47443283706187,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lion","offer_id":47443283738955,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240221_212440.png?v=1708935887"},{"product_id":"brass-sun-pendant","title":"Vintage brass pendant Surya","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage brass pendant depicting the Vedic sungod Surya, in the old Hindu writings also referred to as 'the jewel of the sky'. Though nowadays the worship of Surya is not as highly ranked anymore, temples for him can still be found all through India, showing that Surya once was as important a deity as Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurya is both this ancient God of the Sun as the Sun itself and can also be seen as a representation of the element Fire, specifically the heavenly equivalent of the earthly Fire element Agni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course the Sun is a very important great spirit in many more spiritual traditions. Also in traditional shamanism. A sun pendant such as this can be worn on a necklace as a single amulet, or of course be attached to your ritual clothing or attributes, to connect you with the great spirit of the Sun and its enormous power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant comes from Tibet and is made of (not very good quality) brass. It weighs 66 grams and has a diameter of approximately 8,5 centimeters (measured with the solar flames, but without the eyelet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463296991563,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240301_215559.png?v=1709474499"},{"product_id":"kuchi-tribal-coral-and-silver-pendant","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal howlite pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful and big pendant is made with Tibetan silver and red howlite, mimicking the appearance of coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a diameter of approximately 6,5 centimeters (measured the biggest circle, at the backside, measured without the eyelet) and is 2,5 centimeters deep. It weighs 63 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463307379019,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240301_215739.png?v=1709474645"},{"product_id":"chinese-coin-amulet-1","title":"Vintage bronze numismatic charm 24 Characters","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese numismatic charms, or' Yansheng coins' refer to a wide range of amulets and talismans manufactured in a coin-like style, which originated and became widespread during the Western Han Dynasty (2th century BCE). Inititally this started with the use of coins from former ruling dynasties and empires (coins that were of no longer use as currency) as talismans and amulets. Over time this developed into casting coins especially for this purpose (with symbols for good luck, wellwishes and prosperity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNowadays coin-like, numismatic charms are well-known as a commodity in itself. Think for example about the Feng Shui 'lucky coins'. The numismatic charms are used for a wide range of purposes, such as wearing them as personal amulets or using them for divination purposes. They can be found in many different types, styles and shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis numismatic charm is made in the so called '24 character' style, referring to the fact that there are 24 Hanzi characters on each side of the coin. These characters are all kinds of variations on the characters for 'fu' (good luck) and 'shou' (longevity). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed that the more characters a charm has, the more prosperity it brings, although there are different explanations as to why there have to be exactly 24 of them. One argument is that 24 is used as a multiple for the number eight, which is seen as an auspicious number in China because its pronounciation is similar to the word for 'good luck'. Other possible explanations refer to 24 being chosen because of the 24 directions of the Feng Shui compass, or the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, or the 24 examples of filial piety from Confucianism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charm has a diameter of 48 millimeters and weighs 39 grams. It is made of bronze. Probably this one is from quite recent origin, but treated to look old, with a nice antique green patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47570774425931,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240327_215920.png?v=1711618584"},{"product_id":"chinese-coin-amulet-2","title":"Vintage bronze numismatic charm Trigrams and Zodiac","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese numismatic charms, or' Yansheng coins' refer to a wide range of amulets and talismans manufactured in a coin-like style, which originated and became widespread during the Western Han Dynasty (2th century BCE). Inititally this started with the use of coins from former ruling dynasties and empires (coins that were of no longer use as currency) as talismans and amulets. Over time this developed into casting coins especially for this purpose (with symbols for good luck, wellwishes and prosperity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNowadays coin-like, numismatic charms are well-known as a commodity in itself. Think for example about the Feng Shui 'lucky coins'. The numismatic charms are used for a wide range of purposes, such as wearing them as personal amulets or using them for divination purposes. They can be found in many different types, styles and shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese numismatic charms are decorated on one side with the symbols and characters for the 8 Trigram symbols (' Ba Gua'), which form the core of the I Tjing. They represent different dynamics, energies, cardinal points, animals, seasons etc. Depicting the 8 of them together, forming a circle, symbolizes heavenly order, a healthy balance and right flow of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trigram symbols come from very ancient origin; they derive from symbols found on ancient Chinese divination bones dating back as long as 11th century BCE. A similar version of bone oracle is still used today by Turkic and Mongolian people, and also in the lineage of Spirit of Wolf Shamanism; 'Kazhiki'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other side of the charms, the twelve animals from the Chinese zodiac can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese charms have a diameter of 48 millimeters and weighs 39 grams. They are made of bronze. These ones are from quite recent origin, but treated to look old, with a nice antique green patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple ones available, we will handpick one at random for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47570777637195,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240327_215949.png?v=1711618763"},{"product_id":"chinese-coin-amulet-3","title":"Vintage bronze numismatic charm Trigrams","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChinese numismatic charms, or' Yansheng coins' refer to a wide range of amulets and talismans manufactured in a coin-like style, which originated and became widespread during the Western Han Dynasty (2th century BCE). Inititally this started with the use of coins from former ruling dynasties and empires (coins that were of no longer use as currency) as talismans and amulets. Over time this developed into casting coins especially for this purpose (with symbols for good luck, wellwishes and prosperity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNowadays coin-like, numismatic charms are well-known as a commodity in itself. Think for example about the Feng Shui 'lucky coins'. The numismatic charms are used for a wide range of purposes, such as wearing them as personal amulets or using them for divination purposes. They can be found in many different types, styles and shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis numismatic charm is decorated with the symbols and characters for the 8 Trigram symbols (' Ba Gua'), which form the core of the I Tjing. They represent different dynamics, energies, cardinal points, animals, seasons etc. Depicting the 8 of them together, forming a circle, symbolizes heavenly order, a healthy balance and right flow of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trigram symbols come from very ancient origin; they derive from symbols found on ancient Chinese divination bones dating back as long as 11th century BCE. A similar version of bone oracle is still used today by Turkic and Mongolian people, and also in the lineage of Spirit of Wolf Shamanism; 'Kazhiki'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charm has a diameter of 48 millimeters and weighs 39 grams. It is made of bronze. Probably this one is from quite recent origin, but treated to look old, with a nice antique green patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47570781012299,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240327_220151.png?v=1711618898"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-and-copper-lo-shu-pendants","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver and copper pendant Lo Shu","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice Tibetan silver pendants, from vintage origin (approximately 1980-1990).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of these pendants is formed by a red copper dome engraved with the Lo Shu square (or Nine Halls diagram); this diagram \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis nowadays especially known as an important emblem in Feng Shui, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ederives from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eancient Chinese mathematical and divination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e traditions. It is connected with the system of Ba Gua (8 trigrams), which form the core of the I Tjing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trigrams represent different dynamics, energies, cardinal points, animals, seasons etc. On these mirrors, the 8 of them together, forming a circle, symbolizes heavenly order, a healthy balance and right flow of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trigram symbols come from very ancient origin; they derive from symbols found on ancient Chinese divination bones dating back as long as 11th century BCE. A similar version of bone oracle is still used today by Turkic and Mongolian people, and also in the lineage of Spirit of Wolf Shamanism; 'Kazhiki'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendants are further decorated with an inlay of small turquoise and coral colored stones. Total length (including the eyelet is approximately 3,5 centimeters. And 2 centimeters wide. Weight is approximately 6 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants are from vintage origin and might therefore have some little damages and imperfections that naturally come with age and previous usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece. We will handpick one at random for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47657144746315,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240411_172107.png?v=1713088664"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-pendant-1","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice Tibetan silver pendant, decorated with (faux) coral and turquoise inlay stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin (approximately 1980-1990) and might therefore have some little damages and imperfections that naturally come with age and previous usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 3 centimeters diameter (measured without the eyelet). Weight; 8 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47657147826507,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240411_172211.png?v=1713088825"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-pendant-2","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice Tibetan silver pendant, decorated with (faux) coral and turquoise inlay stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backside of this pendant is engraved with the symbol of the double dorje. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe double dorje or crossed dorje (or in Sanskrit; visvavajra) is a symbol very common in Buddhism and Hinduism. It shows dorje-heads going into all four cardinal directions from the central hub, which \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esymbolizes the principle of absolute stability, of finding solid ground in the middle of the universe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIt is said that a vast crossed dorje underlies Mount Meru, the esoteric mountain in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology that is considered to be the center and axis of all worlds, both inside ourselves and outside, and both the physical and non-physical worlds. Thus the double dorje supports the entire universe and also symbolizes a perfect balance between spirit and matter, heaven and earth, wisdom and compassion (the divine feminine and divine masculine).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eBeing a symbol of indestructability, a double dorje is often depicted as the central hub of intricate mandala representations, such as in thangka’s, where it forms the immoveable support or foundation of the mandala palace. Also the symbol is often found on for example depictions and statues of \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuddhist deities, ritual attributes, amulets, furniture and fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin (approximately 1980-1990) and might therefore have some little damages and imperfections that naturally come with age and previous usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 3,5 centimeters diameter (measured without the eyelet). Weight; 7 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47657150021963,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240411_172353.png?v=1713088986"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-garuda-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant Garuda","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaruda is a deity and mythological creature known in Hinduism and Buddhism. His origin can be traced back to India, but from there his influence and importance has spread to China, Japan, South-East Asia, Tibet, Indonesia and Thailand. Naturally, over the different regions and traditions, the stories and highlighted aspects and dynamics of Garuda may vary a little, but they have also a lot in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaruda is depicted as a creature half men - half eagle. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an eagle, he is king of all the birds. In Tibet he is called Khyung and associated with the 'bon khading', a golden horned eagle. He is said to have such enormous wings, that they are able to block the sunlight and their flapping makes the earth shake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is said that his body is surrounded by such a dazzling glow, that he was mistaken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor (and thus worshipped as) the firegod Agni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby the gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGaruda is often depicted as the mount of the god Vishnu, but he is also an important god in itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn a lot of the traditional stories, Garuda is the arch-enemy of the naga's; snake- or dragon-like creatures with a very dual and often very dangerous nature. The 'bump' on top of his head, between his horns, conceals a jewel stolen from the serpent-king, which he obtained in Mount Meru. \u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is believed to grant its possessor the power of having control over all snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso as a symbol of his dominance over the serpents, Garuda is often depicted with an adornment of the 'Eight Great Snakes' as ornaments on his body; \u003cspan\u003eone in his his hair, one as a belt or necklace, two as earrings, two as bracelets and two as anklets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome of his nicknames also refer to this dynamic of Garuda; 'nagantaka' (naga-killer), 'pannaganasana' (dragon-slayer), 'sarparati' (enemy of snakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is this characteristic as devourer of the snakes, that made Garuda also find his way into some classical shamanic lineages, where he can be of assistance for (mostly black) shamans when doing heavy extraction work in healing rituals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant comes from Tibet and is made from Tibetan silver. It is decorated with a little (faux) turquoise stone. Due to its vintage origin, some little damages and imperfections might be there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight; 15 grams. Sizes; approximately 4 centimeters high and 3,5 centimeters wide (measured without eyelet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47657152315723,"sku":"","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240411_172522.png?v=1713089114"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-and-beeswax-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver and copal pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eVintage Tibetan pendant made with a piece of beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ecopal. Handmade into a pendant with a Tibetan silver setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhen looking at Tibetan jewelry (or the adornments on other richly decorated objects such as sacred statues and ritual attributes), you will find that some types of (gem)stone are used especially often. On one hand, this of course has to do with the simple fact of availability in the regions where those items have been made, but on the other hand also the symbolic meanings of these particular (gem)stones plays a big role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAmber is one of those gems highly appreciated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ein Tibetan jewelry, because it is considered to be one of the Seven Treasures (or Gems) of Buddhism. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen looking at its spiritual-energetic dynamics , a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ember is often associated with the Fire element and especially in Fire's aspect of bringing clarity and calmness to the mind, dispelling negativity and balancing energies. Thus making a deeper state of introspection possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eReal amber is quite scarce and can be extremely high priced. For this reason of course also a lot of more accessible alternatives are being used, both natural and artificial ones. This pendant in our shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eis made with copal. Copal is a semi-fossilized resin (i.e. a younger relative of the completely fossilized amber) and is often used as a less expensive alternative for amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis pendant is decorated with the image of a fish, one of the Tibetan Buddhist Eight Auspicious Symbols, representing that being truly at one with your element (i.e. becoming the so-called ‘fish in the water’) frees you from (often self-created) pains and fears and thus results in liberation and freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis pendant has a diameter of 45 millimeters (measured without the eyelet) and a weight of 29 grams. Being from vintage origin, it might show some signs of its age and previous usage. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47683200418123,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240416_212053.png?v=1713516588"},{"product_id":"vintage-kuchi-tribal-lapis-lazuli-pendant","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal lapis lazuli pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful and big pendant is made with Tibetan silver and a beautiful piece of lapis lazuli with little gold pyrite sparkles in the center. It is further decorated with filigree work and inlay from brass and little (faux) coral and turquoise stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes; approximately 59 millimeters wide and 43 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is approximately 36 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747688325451,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_110031.png?v=1716802003"},{"product_id":"vintage-kuchi-tribal-nephrite-pendant","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal nephrite pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful pendant is made with Tibetan silver and a beautiful piece of semi-transparent nephrite in the center. It is further decorated with filigree work and inlay from brass and little (faux) coral and turquoise stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes; approximately 33 millimeters wide and 43 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is approximately 20 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747745177931,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_110134.png?v=1716802429"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-pendant-with-cat","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice pendant with Tibetan silver and (most likely faux) gemstones, made in a typical, traditional Tibetan style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at Tibetan jewelry (or the adornments on other richly decorated objects such as sacred statues and ritual attributes), you will find that some type of (gem)stone are used especially often. On one hand, this of course has to do with the simple fact of availability in the regions where those items have been made, but on the other hand also the symbolic meanings of these particular (gem)stones plays a big role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the stones used most often in Tibetan jewelry can also be seen in this pendant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTurquoise; probably the most revered gemstone of all. The sky-blue color symbolizes a connection to the Infinite Blue Sky, Great Spirit and our human souls as a part of that. It symbolizes life itself, heals our spirit and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoffers protection from the ancestors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLapis Lazuli; symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the sea\u003cspan\u003e and represents wisdom, truth, and spiritual exploration.\u003cbr\u003eCoral; represents life force, energy, vitality and strength. Also it symbolizes the blood of the Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowadays often the use of real gemstones in Tibetan jewelry has been replaced by the use of synthetic stones or colored glass, making items lower priced and thus more accessible for most people. And the substitutes used are often so skillfully made, that it's hard to tell the difference with real gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant shows a lovely image of a cat in the center. Size; approximately 54 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet) and 40 millimeters wide. Weight: 35 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747784073547,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_110238.png?v=1716802732"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-lapis-lazuli-and-coral-inlay-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant with lapis lazuli and coral inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice star shaped pendant with Tibetan silver, lapis and coral, made in a typical, traditional Tibetan style, where the gemstone chips have been pressed in a clay base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at Tibetan jewelry (or the adornments on other richly decorated objects such as sacred statues and ritual attributes), you will find that some type of (gem)stone are used especially often. On one hand, this of course has to do with the simple fact of availability in the regions where those items have been made, but on the other hand also the symbolic meanings of these particular (gem)stones plays a big role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the stones used most often in Tibetan jewelry can also be seen in this pendant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLapis Lazuli; symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the sea\u003cspan\u003e and represents wisdom, truth, and spiritual exploration.\u003cbr\u003eCoral; represents life force, energy, vitality and strength. Also it symbolizes the blood of the Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin and might therefore show some minor signs of its age and previous usage. Size; approximately 50 millimeters diameter (measured without the eyelet). Weight: 35 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747977371979,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115128.png?v=1716804883"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-conch-shell-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver and conch shell pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice vintage Tibetan silver pendant featuring a piece of conch shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes; approximately 5 centimeters diameter (measured without the eyelet) and 27 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin and might therefore show some signs of its age and previous usage, but overall it is still in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747983597899,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115234.png?v=1716804988"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-lapis-lazuli-and-coral-inlay-pendant-2","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant with lapis lazuli and coral inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice pendant with Tibetan silver, lapis and coral, made in a typical, traditional Tibetan style, where the gemstone chips and some brass decoration has been pressed in a clay base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at Tibetan jewelry (or the adornments on other richly decorated objects such as sacred statues and ritual attributes), you will find that some type of (gem)stone are used especially often. On one hand, this of course has to do with the simple fact of availability in the regions where those items have been made, but on the other hand also the symbolic meanings of these particular (gem)stones plays a big role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the stones used most often in Tibetan jewelry can also be seen in this pendant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLapis Lazuli; symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the sea\u003cspan\u003e and represents wisdom, truth, and spiritual exploration.\u003cbr\u003eCoral; represents life force, energy, vitality and strength. Also it symbolizes the blood of the Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin and might therefore show some minor signs of its age and previous usage. Size; approximately 50 millimeters diameter (measured without the eyelet). Weight: 28 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49747989889355,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115345.png?v=1716805072"},{"product_id":"vintage-kuchi-tribal-turquoise-pendant","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal howlite pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful pendant is made with Tibetan silver and blue howlite, mimicking the appearance of turquoise. It is further decorated with decorative carvings and filigree work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes; approximately 37 millimeters wide and 38 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is approximately 19 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748009222475,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115541_2.png?v=1716805836"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-turquoise-lapis-and-coral-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant with howlite, lapis and coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice vintage \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTibetan silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ependant with inlay of lapis and coral chips and a centerpiece of (most likely) turquoise colored howlite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at Tibetan jewelry (or the adornments on other richly decorated objects such as sacred statues and ritual attributes), you will find that some type of (gem)stone are used especially often. On one hand, this of course has to do with the simple fact of availability in the regions where those items have been made, but on the other hand also the symbolic meanings of these particular (gem)stones plays a big role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the stones used most often in Tibetan jewelry can also be seen in this pendant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLapis Lazuli; symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the sea\u003cspan\u003e and represents wisdom, truth, and spiritual exploration.\u003cbr\u003eCoral; represents life force, energy, vitality and strength. Also it symbolizes the blood of the Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTurquoise (in this case dyed howlite); probably the most revered gemstone of all. The sky-blue color symbolizes a connection to the Infinite Blue Sky, Great Spirit and our human souls as a part of that. It symbolizes life itself, heals our spirit and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoffers protection from the ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is from vintage origin and might therefore show some minor signs of its age and previous usage, but overall it is in good condition. Size; approximately 50 millimeters diameter (measured without the double eyelet). Weight: 38 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748018233675,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115703.png?v=1716805394"},{"product_id":"vintage-kuchi-tribal-lapis-lazuli-pendant-2","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal lapis lazuli pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful and big pendant is made with Tibetan silver and a beautiful piece of lapis lazuli in the center. It is further decorated with filigree work and decorative carving and little (faux) coral and turquoise stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes; approximately 56 millimeters wide and 40 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is approximately 38 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748024295755,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115810.png?v=1716805482"},{"product_id":"vintage-kuchi-tribal-obsidian-pendant","title":"Vintage Kuchi tribal obsidian pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful pendant is made with Tibetan silver and black obsidian. It is further decorated with decorative carvings and filigree work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes; approximately 49 millimeters wide and 38 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is approximately 31 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its vintage origin, this pendant might show some minor signs from previous usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748033601867,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_115919.png?v=1716805597"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-silver-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan alpaca metal pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Tibetan pendant made from lightweight, silver colored alpaca metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes; approximately 66 millimeters wide and 61 millimeters high (without the eyelet). Weight is 22 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748039926091,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240527_120034.png?v=1716805667"},{"product_id":"elephant-yak-bone-carving","title":"Vintage yak bone bead Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003eElephant figurine, handcarved from a piece of bovine bone. This figurine can be used as a small statue on your altar, but it can also be used as a bead \/ pendant for crafting purposes (on top of the head there's a small hole, making it possible to pull a cord through it).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes measured at the bottom; 25 milimeters wide and 37 millimeters long. Height is 53 millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vintage origin, handmade in India. Only one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49962103374155,"sku":"","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240630-211551.png?v=1719777908"},{"product_id":"bone-carved-phurba-pendant","title":"Vintage bone carved phurba pendant #1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVery beautiful Tibetan phurba pendant, handcarved from yak bone by an artisan craftsman. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant is from vintage origin. Therefore it might have some little damages and imperfections that come with age and previous usage, but overall it is in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant can be worn as a personal protective amulet or for that reason be attached to your ritual attributes or clothing, but can also be used as a fully-functional ritual weapon in handy travel size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommel: a depiction of Vajrakilaya and on top of his head a dorje (vajra) symbol.\u003cbr\u003eHandle: a shrivatsa (endless knot) symbol.\u003cbr\u003eBlade: naga's facing downwards. The blade is held by the mythical watermonster Makara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; approximately 8,5 centimeters long, measured without the eyelet. Weight approximately 6 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49962124312907,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240630-212707.png?v=1719778444"},{"product_id":"yak-bone-skull-beads","title":"Vintage yak bone skull beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eLook at these amazing examples of traditional, artisan Himalayan bonecraft; large beads in the shape of a human skull, completely handcarved out of yak bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eThe skull as a symbol can be found in religions and spiritual traditions all over the world, but nowhere is it more prominent or has a more complex and deep symbolism than in the Himalayan regions influenced by Tibetan buddhism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits o\u003c\/span\u003ef human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eHuman skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThey are often portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eas terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eThe fact that these skulls are carved from real bone, re-emphasizes their symbolism; holding one of these, you quite literally hold a small piece of death in your hands. Until quite recent times in Tibetan Buddhism (and before that in its pre-decessor the Tibetan Bon tradition) it was quite common to use human bones for all kinds of ceremonial, ritual and symbolic purposes. Nowadays mostly animal bones or even synthetic variants such as resin are used for these purposes. These amazing beads here in our store are handcarved out of yak bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fsbody\"\u003eBeing all handcarved items, and of course made from all natural material, each bead is unique in appearance and has its own distinct character. Sizes vary between 4,5 and 5 centimeters high and 3,8 and 4,7 centimeters wide. With a weight varying between 52 and 70 grams per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fsbody\"\u003eThese beads are sold per piece. You can choose your favorite one (as long as available of course) via the selection-menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":50452753088843,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":50452753121611,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":50452753154379,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":50452753187147,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":50452753219915,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20240924-092309.png?v=1727162905"},{"product_id":"antler-carved-pendant","title":"Vintage antler carved double skull pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning piece of craftmanship; this amazingly detailed pendant carved from a deer antler tip. Handcarved by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu. Look at the attention that has been paid to all the tiniest details. This is a real masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant features the depiction of two skulls.The skull as a symbol can be found in religions and spiritual traditions all over the world, but nowhere is it more prominent or has a more complex and deep symbolism than in the Himalayan regions influenced by Tibetan buddhism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e On a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is a powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits of human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Human skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas. They are often portrait as terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; approximately 8,5 centimeters long. Weight; approximately 7 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique item, only one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePlease know; the art of real, artisan bonecarving by hand is a dying craft in Himalayan area's, because of, among other reasons, unfair competition from machine-made, a dime-a-dozen, mass production in other Asian regions. Therefore real pieces such as these ones are getting increasingly more rare and expensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50539220009291,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241006-191111.png?v=1728234730"},{"product_id":"mahakala-bone-carving-pendant","title":"Vintage bone carved pendant Mahakala #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazingly detailed Mahakala pendants carved from yak bone. Handcarved by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu, with the utmost attention paid to all the tiniest details. These are all little masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMahakala is a deity known in Hinduism and Buddhism. He is often depicted as a fierce, terrifying creature, embodying the wrathful dynamics of deities that also have a peaceful manifestation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of different Buddha’s such as Amitabha and bodhisattva’s such as Avalokiteshvara, a boddhisattva representing the embodiment of universal compassion, who realized his peaceful methods were too mild to subdue the degenerate beings and thus manifested in a wrathful form to accomplish his compassionate intentions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan buddhism Mahakala is seen as a powerful protector of the dharma, which is one of the reasons why his depiction often can be found at the entrance of temples and monasteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Hinduism, Mahakala is seen as a fierce manifestation of the supreme deity Shiva and the consort of the great goddess Mahakali. Here his name can also be found as ‘Mahakala Bhairava’, ‘Kala Bhairava’ or simply ‘Bhairav’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe name ‘Mahakala’ consists of two Sanskrit words; ‘Maha’ meaning ‘great’ and ‘kala’ meaning ‘time’ or ‘death’. Mahakala can thus be seen as a personified form of Time itself; he is the ultimate destructive power, not bound or regulated by anything or anyone else and he eventually comes for everyone without distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIconography and symbolism of Mahakala may vary a bit between the different traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, tho also depictions of him can be found interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSymbolism that can often be found in depictions of Mahakala is for example; a third eye, representing clear, true vision and insights, not clouded by the distractions and illusions of the human mind and ego. And a crown with five skulls, representing the five 'poisonous delusions': anger, desire, ignorance, jealousy, and pride. And Mahakala is often depicted in black; the total absence of color, in which all colors just disappear, symbolizing the ultimate, absolute truth and his all-embracing, all-encompassing nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAlso in traditional shamanism, such as the lineage of Spirit of Wolf, depictions of Mahakala (and other wrathful deities) can be found. Here they are also connected with Erlik Han, lord of the Underworld, and as such used in especially black shamanic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants have a similar appearance, but since they are all handmade and of course from all natural material, they differ slightly from each other, giving them all their own unique character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pieces available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#1; 40 millimeters high, 30 millimeters wide, 16 grams. This one is a bit thicker and more curved.\u003cbr\u003e#2; (with cord); 45 millimeters high, 30 millimeters wide, 10 grams. This one is a bit thinner and more flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece. You can choose your favorite one via the selection menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease know; the art of real, artisan bonecarving by hand is a dying craft in Himalayan area's, because of, among other reasons, unfair competition from machine-made, a dime-a-dozen, mass production in other Asian regions. Therefore real pieces such as these ones are getting increasingly more rare and expensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":50543927951691,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":50543927984459,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241007-174704.png?v=1728316288"},{"product_id":"bone-carved-phurba-pendant-2","title":"Vintage bone carved phurba pendant #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Nepalese phurba pendant is a very special one. It is handcarved from yak bone by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu and has quite some years of age to it already. Therefore it might have some little damages and imperfections that come with age and previous usage, but overall it is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant can be worn as a personal protective amulet or for that reason be attached to your ritual attributes or clothing, but can also be used as a fully-functional ritual weapon in handy travel size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle: a dorje (vajra) symbol.\u003cbr\u003eBlade: a very abstract representation of the mythical watermonster Makara.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePommel: t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehe pommel shows a human skull, a symbol very prominent in Himalayan regions influenced by Tibetan buddhism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits o\u003c\/span\u003ef human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eHuman skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThey are often portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eas terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; approximately 9,5 centimeters long, measured including the eyelet. Weight approximately 9 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543954952523,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241007-175720.png?v=1728316801"},{"product_id":"bone-carved-phurba-pendant-3","title":"Vintage bone carved phurba pendant #3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Nepalese phurba pendant is a very special one. It is handcarved from yak bone by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu and has quite some years of age to it already. Therefore it might have some little damages and imperfections that come with age and previous usage, but overall it is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant can be worn as a personal protective amulet or for that reason be attached to your ritual attributes or clothing, but can also be used as a fully-functional ritual weapon in handy travel size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle: a dorje (vajra) symbol.\u003cbr\u003eBlade: a very abstract representation of the mythical watermonster Makara.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePommel: t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehe pommel shows a human skull, a symbol very prominent in Himalayan regions influenced by Tibetan buddhism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits o\u003c\/span\u003ef human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eHuman skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThey are often portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eas terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; approximately 9 centimeters long, measured including the eyelet. Weight approximately 11 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543994831179,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241007-182122.png?v=1728318210"},{"product_id":"bone-carved-phurba-2","title":"Vintage bone carved phurba pendant #4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Nepalese phurba pendant is a very special one. It is handcarved from yak bone by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu and has quite some years of age to it already. Therefore it might have some little damages and imperfections that come with age and previous usage, but overall it is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant can be worn as a personal protective amulet or for that reason be attached to your ritual attributes or clothing, but can also be used as a fully-functional ritual weapon in handy travel size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade shows upward facing naga's. The pommel and handle show a combination of dorje (vajra) symbols and human skulls, both symbols very prominent in the regions influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits o\u003c\/span\u003ef human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eHuman skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThey are often portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eas terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize; approximately 11,7 centimeters long, measured including the eyelet. Weight approximately 12 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544013410635,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241007-182817.png?v=1728318662"},{"product_id":"bone-carved-mahakala-pendant","title":"Vintage bone carved pendant Mahakala #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazingly detailed Mahakala pendants carved from yak bone. Handcarved by an artisan craftsman in Kathmandu, with the utmost attention paid to all the tiniest details. These are all little masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMahakala is a deity known in Hinduism and Buddhism. He is often depicted as a fierce, terrifying creature, embodying the wrathful dynamics of deities that also have a peaceful manifestation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of different Buddha’s such as Amitabha and bodhisattva’s such as Avalokiteshvara, a boddhisattva representing the embodiment of universal compassion, who realized his peaceful methods were too mild to subdue the degenerate beings and thus manifested in a wrathful form to accomplish his compassionate intentions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan buddhism Mahakala is seen as a powerful protector of the dharma, which is one of the reasons why his depiction often can be found at the entrance of temples and monasteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Hinduism, Mahakala is seen as a fierce manifestation of the supreme deity Shiva and the consort of the great goddess Mahakali. Here his name can also be found as ‘Mahakala Bhairava’, ‘Kala Bhairava’ or simply ‘Bhairav’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe name ‘Mahakala’ consists of two Sanskrit words; ‘Maha’ meaning ‘great’ and ‘kala’ meaning ‘time’ or ‘death’. Mahakala can thus be seen as a personified form of Time itself; he is the ultimate destructive power, not bound or regulated by anything or anyone else and he eventually comes for everyone without distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIconography and symbolism of Mahakala may vary a bit between the different traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, tho also depictions of him can be found interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSymbolism that can often be found in depictions of Mahakala is for example; a third eye, representing clear, true vision and insights, not clouded by the distractions and illusions of the human mind and ego. And a crown with five skulls, representing the five 'poisonous delusions': anger, desire, ignorance, jealousy, and pride. And Mahakala is often depicted in black; the total absence of color, in which all colors just disappear, symbolizing the ultimate, absolute truth and his all-embracing, all-encompassing nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAlso in traditional shamanism, such as the lineage of Spirit of Wolf, depictions of Mahakala (and other wrathful deities) can be found. Here they are also connected with Erlik Han, lord of the Underworld, and as such used in especially black shamanic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants have a similar appearance, but since they are all handmade and of course from all natural material, they differ slightly from each other, giving them all their own unique character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#1; 43 millimeters high, 30 millimeters wide, 17 grams\u003cbr\u003e#2; 45 millimeters high, 33 millimeters wide, 16 grams\u003cbr\u003e#3; 43 millimeters high, 32 millimeters wide, 12 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece. You can choose your favorite one via the selection menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlease know; the art of real, artisan bonecarving by hand is a dying craft in Himalayan area's, because of, among other reasons, unfair competition from machine-made, a dime-a-dozen, mass production in other Asian regions. Therefore real pieces such as these ones are getting increasingly more rare and expensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":50544067772747,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":50544067805515,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":50544067838283,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241007-184816.png?v=1728319937"},{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-pendant-with-aum-symbol","title":"Vintage alpaca metal pendant Aum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNice alpaca metal pendant from Nepal, featuring the symbol \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor the (mantra)word \"Aum\". This symbol and its sound, when spoken as an individual seed mantra or as part of a bigger mantra, is said to be the all encompassing cosmic vibration of the universe. It represents all times, all awareness of times and the overtaking of time itself. When recited, it activates and energizes all the chakra's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant comes from vintage origin and might therefore show some signs of age and previous usage. Most noticeable is that it's missing one of the little red (faux) coral cabochon stones. The silver-colored metal has gotten a nice patina of ageing over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; 38 millimeters diameter, measured without the eyelet. Weight; 9 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50754930114891,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-210632.png?v=1730752428"},{"product_id":"surya-pendant","title":"Vintage alpaca metal pendant Surya","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage alpaca metal pendant depicting the Vedic sungod Surya, in the old Hindu writings also referred to as 'the jewel of the sky'. Though nowadays the worship of Surya is not as highly ranked anymore, temples for him can still be found all through India, showing that Surya once was as important a deity as Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurya is both this ancient God of the Sun as the Sun itself and can also be seen as a representation of the element Fire, specifically the heavenly equivalent of the earthly Fire element Agni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course the Sun is a very important great spirit in many more spiritual traditions. Also in traditional shamanism. A sun pendant such as this can be worn on a necklace as a single amulet, or of course be attached to your ritual clothing or attributes, to connect you with the great spirit of the Sun and its enormous power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant comes from Nepal and is made of silver colored alpaca metal. It weighs 5 grams, is approximately 4 centimeters high (measured including the eyelet) and 3 centimeters wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755120267595,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-220432.png?v=1730754622"},{"product_id":"buddha-pendant","title":"Vintage alpaca metal pendant Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003ePendant in the shape of a Buddha head, made from silver colored alpaca metal. From vintage origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant comes from Nepal and measures approximately 37 millimeters high (measured including the eyelet) and 22 millimeters wide. It weighs approximately 5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755126198603,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-220603.png?v=1730754704"},{"product_id":"red-copper-garuda-pendant","title":"Vintage red copper pendant Garuda","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaruda is a deity and mythological creature known in Hinduism and Buddhism. His origin can be traced back to India, but from there his influence and importance has spread to China, Japan, South-East Asia, Tibet, Indonesia and Thailand. Naturally, over the different regions and traditions, the stories and highlighted aspects and dynamics of Garuda may vary a little, but they have also a lot in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaruda is depicted as a creature half men - half eagle. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an eagle, he is king of all the birds. In Tibet he is called Khyung and associated with the 'bon khading', a golden horned eagle. He is said to have such enormous wings, that they are able to block the sunlight and their flapping makes the earth shake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is said that his body is surrounded by such a dazzling glow, that he was mistaken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor (and thus worshipped as) the firegod Agni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby the gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGaruda is often depicted as the mount of the god Vishnu, but he is also an important god in itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn a lot of the traditional stories, Garuda is the arch-enemy of the naga's; snake- or dragon-like creatures with a very dual and often very dangerous nature. The 'bump' on top of his head, between his horns, conceals a jewel stolen from the serpent-king, which he obtained in Mount Meru. \u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is believed to grant its possessor the power of having control over all snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso as a symbol of his dominance over the serpents, Garuda is often depicted with an adornment of the 'Eight Great Snakes' as ornaments on his body; \u003cspan\u003eone in his his hair, one as a belt or necklace, two as earrings, two as bracelets and two as anklets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome of his nicknames also refer to this dynamic of Garuda; 'nagantaka' (naga-killer), 'pannaganasana' (dragon-slayer), 'sarparati' (enemy of snakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is this characteristic as devourer of the snakes, that made Garuda also find his way into some classical shamanic lineages, where he can be of assistance for (mostly black) shamans when doing heavy extraction work in healing rituals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Garuda pendant comes from Nepal and is made of thick and heavy red copper. It is from vintage origin, so might therefore show some signs of age and previous usage (for example; it looks like some little stone-cabochon once has been in the round hole between Garuda's legs, which has gone missing over the years). Size is approximately 55 millimeters high, when measured the total height including the eyelet. Measured only the circular area, the diameter is 40 millimeters. Depth is 15 millimeters and weight is 42 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA unique piece, only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755165815115,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-221353.png?v=1730755122"},{"product_id":"garuda-pendant-1","title":"Vintage brass pendant Garuda","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaruda is a deity and mythological creature known in Hinduism and Buddhism. His origin can be traced back to India, but from there his influence and importance has spread to China, Japan, South-East Asia, Tibet, Indonesia and Thailand. Naturally, over the different regions and traditions, the stories and highlighted aspects and dynamics of Garuda may vary a little, but they have also a lot in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaruda is depicted as a creature half men - half eagle. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an eagle, he is king of all the birds. In Tibet he is called Khyung and associated with the 'bon khading', a golden horned eagle. He is said to have such enormous wings, that they are able to block the sunlight and their flapping makes the earth shake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is said that his body is surrounded by such a dazzling glow, that he was mistaken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor (and thus worshipped as) the firegod Agni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby the gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGaruda is often depicted as the mount of the god Vishnu, but he is also an important god in itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn a lot of the traditional stories, Garuda is the arch-enemy of the naga's; snake- or dragon-like creatures with a very dual and often very dangerous nature. The 'bump' on top of his head, between his horns, conceals a jewel stolen from the serpent-king, which he obtained in Mount Meru. \u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is believed to grant its possessor the power of having control over all snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso as a symbol of his dominance over the serpents, Garuda is often depicted with an adornment of the 'Eight Great Snakes' as ornaments on his body; \u003cspan\u003eone in his his hair, one as a belt or necklace, two as earrings, two as bracelets and two as anklets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome of his nicknames also refer to this dynamic of Garuda; 'nagantaka' (naga-killer), 'pannaganasana' (dragon-slayer), 'sarparati' (enemy of snakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is this characteristic as devourer of the snakes, that made Garuda also find his way into some classical shamanic lineages, where he can be of assistance for (mostly black) shamans when doing heavy extraction work in healing rituals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Garuda pendant comes from Nepal and is made of brass. It is from vintage origin, so might therefore show some signs of age and previous usage. Size is approximately 35 millimeters high (including the eyelet) and 35 millimeters wide. It weighs 10 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA unique piece, only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755195502923,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-222314.png?v=1730755518"},{"product_id":"kartika-pendant","title":"Vintage Tibetan silver pendant Kartika","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Tibetan silver pendant in the shape of a kartika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kartika is a flaying, crescent-shaped knife or chopper. In Tibetan iconography it is mostly seen in the hands of female wrathful deities, such as the dakini's. The typical crescent-shaped form is derived from the traditional form of Indian butcher knives, but can for example also be seen in the typical skinning knife used by Inuit women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kartika is especially used in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies and rituals, such as the Chöd ritual. It symbolizes the severance from all material and worldly bonds and chops up the ego-centered self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hook-shape on one end of the crescent symbolizes the 'hook of compassion'. It is this hook that pulls souls out of the eternal karmic cycles of death and rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kartika is often seen with a handle in the shape of a dorje or double dorje, o\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ene of the symbols most common in the iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan word ‘dorje’ consists of two parts; ‘do’ which means ‘stone’ and ‘rje’ which translates as ‘noble’, ‘prince’ or ‘lord’. Overall it can thus be translated as ‘noble stone’ or ‘Lord of the Stones’. The Sanskrit word for it is ‘vajra’, which translates both as 'lightning bolt' and as 'diamond'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhist practice, the dorje commonly forms a ritual pair with the bell (‘ghanta’). In this combination, the dorje is traditionally held in the right hand. Items held in the right hand in Tibetan Buddhist practice, symbolize the masculine principle of compassion-in-action; skilful action to accomplish compassionate intents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe dorje is such an active attribute. It has the indestructible properties of a diamond and the force of a thunderbolt. It supports in (to state it quite simple) cutting through the crap of the mind; finding a clear path through the diversions of the 'monkey-mind' and ego-chatter, seeing what's real and what's not. The dorje is said to destroy all kinds of ignorance and in this way helps in gaining true insights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dorje supports the (ritual) actions that can be done with the kartika, making sure they are done with diamond clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant can be worn as a personal amulet or be attached  to your ritual clothing or attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes; approximately 3,5 centimeters wide and 3,5 centimeters high. Weight; 8 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755200287051,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241104-222104.png?v=1730755594"},{"product_id":"nepalese-yak-tooth-pendants","title":"Vintage yak tooth in Tibetan silver pendants","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery nice pendants made with incisor teeth from Himalayan yak, attached into a nicely detailed, good quality Tibetan silver setting. Handmade in Nepal. From vintage origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple ones available; 3 with the tooth enamel in a more brown color and 1 more white. You can choose your favorite color via the selection-menu. When you choose a brown one, we will handpick one at random for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize; approximately 5,5-6 centimeters length (measured without the eyelet). Sold per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":50768208363851,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":50768208396619,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-110942.png?v=1730888051"},{"product_id":"durga-pendant","title":"Vintage brass pendant Durga","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Hindu pantheon, Durga is seen as one of the principal aspects of Mahadevi, the supreme Mother-Goddess. Devi impersonates the Divine Feminine principle and Durga is one of her aspects; a fierce, wrathful manifestation of Shakti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that Durga came into this world completely full grown, ready to go to war with the demon Mahishasura, a demon so powerful that both Vishnu and Shiva didn't dare to fight with it and which could only be defeated by a woman. During their epic battle, Mahish shapeshifted into a buffalo, a lion, an elephant and a heavily armed warrior, but Durga defeated him nevertheless and decapitated him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurga is worshipped as an invincible warrior goddess and very powerful protector. She is fearless and knows how to remain calm and keep her sense of humor even in the most intense battle situations. She is often depicted riding the tigress (or lioness) Dawon and holding in her (4, 8, 10 or even 20) arms a wide range of weapons that were given to her by the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendants here in our shop are decorated on both sides; one side shows Durga, riding on Dawon, holding (amongst other weapons) a sword and trident while having some of her other hands in mudra positions. The other side shows the symbol for the \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(mantra)word \"Aum\". This symbol and its sound, when spoken as an individual seed mantra or as part of a bigger mantra is said to be the all encompassing cosmic vibration of the universe. It represents all times, all awareness of times and the overtaking of time itself. When recited, it activates and energizes all the chakra's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendants are made of brass and weigh approximately 7 grams each. Size (measured without the eyelet) is 27 millimeters high and 18 millimeters wide. There are two pendants available. As can be seen on the pictures, one of them has an extra eyelet attached to it. This one is also a bit more detailed in its decoration. The decoration on the other one is a bit more abstract. These pendants come from Nepal and are from vintage origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece. You can choose your favorite one via the selection menu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"With eyelet","offer_id":50768463757643,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Without eyelet","offer_id":50768463790411,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-114333.png?v=1730889989"},{"product_id":"palden-llhamo-pendant","title":"Antique bronze thogchag pendant Palden Lhamo","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePalden Lhamo, or in Sanskrit ‘Sri Devi’ is one of the most important dharmapala’s (protectors of the dharma) in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is the only female among the group of the traditional ‘Eight Guardians of Law’ and is a national icon of Tibet, the patroness of Tibet’s capital Lhasa and even the chief protector of the Dalai Lama himself, who is said to take a special thanka scroll painting of her with him wherever he travels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePalden Lhamo, whose name can be translated as ‘Glorious Goddess’ is a wrathful emanation of White Tara. Her many nicknames (for example the Cannibal Queen, the Queen of the End of War or the Queen who Repels Armies) point to her extremely fierce character. Just like her manifestation as White Tara, also Palden Lhamo can be seen as a Divine Mother figure. But where White Tara embodies the nurturing, supportive, warm, embracing aspects of motherly love, Palden Lhamo is the no-nonsense parent who keeps you firmly on track with a stern hand and scolding voice. But beware all of those who hurt or bully those who she loves; her ferocious protectivity when enraged will send all demons running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePalden Lhamo is thus beloved by Tibetan Buddhists as an incredibly fierce protective deity, awesome in her power; nothing can stand against an enraged mother. But as revered and beloved as she is, actively engaging in her practice is definitely not for those looking for a comfortable path. She will lead you into very deep shadow work and will not accept laziness or half-heartedness. All inner demons will be brought to the surface without mercy. Palden Lhamo is not for the weak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis bronze pendant, which shows Palden Lhamo riding her beloved mule, is made to resemble an ancient 'thogchag' (or 'thokcha'). Thogchags are small metal objects, worn as amulets. Their history can be dated back thousands of years and the real thogchags are said to be made of meteorite iron (or at least a metal alloy which also includes meteorite iron) and have fallen from the sky or magically produced when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThogchags can be made in several forms and often depict tantric deities, mythological or real animals or ancient symbols. Also ritual attributes such as phurba's or dorje's can often be found and even more daily, practical attributes such as arrowheads, fibulae and pieces of horse equipment. They often are very abstract in their depictions, which for really old pieces of course further increases by being worn out into smooth surfaces and gaining a distinct patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eReal ancient thogchags are of course highly sought after and can be extremely expensive. So of course in more recent times also many 'new' thogchags are made, resembling the style and depictions of the old ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis pendant here in our shop is such a recently made thogchag, though the term 'recent' might not be completely adequate, because this pendant also has quite some years of age to it already. It might not be ancient, but certainly of some respectable age already and has gained some nice patina over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSizes: approximately 5,2 centimeters high (measured including the eyelet) and 3,5 centimeters wide. Weight is 23 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768478961995,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-114348.png?v=1730890218"},{"product_id":"citipati-pendant","title":"Vintage bronze pendant Citipati","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe legend of the Citipati speaks about two austere monks who were once meditating on a charnel ground. In their deep state of meditation, they didn’t notice a group of robbers approaching them. Looking for expensive items (which the monks of course did not have), the robbers killed them and left their bodies on the charnel grounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBecause of their great spiritual development, the spirits from the monks were freed from the wheel of samsara. They decided to stay on the charnel grounds and eventually changed into the Citipati, the Lords of the Cemetery. They are seen as guardians and protectors of the graveyards, crematoriums and charnel grounds, ensuring the peace for the deceased and keeping the area’s hallowed places for spiritual and meditative practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Citipati are an intricate part of the iconography of (especially) Vajrayana Buddhism. Often they are depicted as a pair of dancing skeletons (one male, one female), dancing wildly in a halo of flames which symbolizes the transformational power of fire and the constantly shifting character of reality. Their dance represents the dance of life and death, the dynamic interaction between creation and destruction and the \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeverlasting flow of life. And the happiness that comes from the ultimate liberation of breaking free from the cycle of reincarnation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Citipati are thus looked upon in a two-fold (but connected) way; on the one hand they are invoked as wrathful deities, for their fierce protective qualities. On the other hand, the symbol of the Citipati serves as a reminder of the transience of existence, the value of distancing oneself from the physical world, and the potential for enlightenment. It teaches that absolute freedom is gained by accepting the impermanence of life, seeing the cyclic nature of it and overcoming the worries that keep us trapped in samsaric existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants come from Nepal. They are made of bronze and are from vintage origin. Size; approximately 27 millimeters high and 17 millimeters wide. Weight is approximately 8 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants are hung on a yak lather cord and are sold per piece. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768549544267,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-115237.png?v=1730890544"},{"product_id":"three-boddhisattva-pendant","title":"Old bronze thogchag pendant Three Bodhisattva","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld bronze pendant with the depiction of the three 'Great Bodhisattva's'; the three bodhisattva's that are the nearest companions of Gautama Buddha and embody the three main focuses of the Buddhist practice; principles and qualities that we need to activate and cultivate in our life when walking the path to enlightenment. In this trinity, Vajrapani respresents the Power of Buddha, Avalokiteshvara the Compassion and Manjushri the Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing not only the Buddha's nearest companions, but also the greatest protectors ('dharmapala') of his teachings, they all have both peaceful and wrathful manifestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the Three Bodhisattva, the mantra\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \"Om Mani Padme Hum\" can be read, the most recited mantra in Tibetan Buddhism. And also one of the most ancient ones; with a (for now) first known mentioning on Tibetan script somewhere in the 5th century. This mantra invokes the boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara. It calls upon the Jewel ('Mani') in the Lotus Flower ('Padme'); the Buddha nature that is the true core essence of all people, but is often hidden deep in our heart beneath many layers. These layers are symbolised by the petals of the lotus flower (which represents the human heart), which need to be opened to be able to live fully from a heart of compassion; this is what is symbolised by the Buddha (the one who has accomplished just that) sitting on the opened lotus flower (the heart completely filled with compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze pendant comes from Tibet and is made to resemble an ancient 'thogchag' (or 'thokcha'). Thogchags are small metal objects, worn as amulets. Their history can be dated back thousands of years and the real thogchags are said to be made of meteorite iron (or at least a metal alloy which also includes meteorite iron) and have fallen from the sky or magically produced when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThogchags can be made in several forms and often depict tantric deities, mythological or real animals or ancient symbols. Also ritual attributes such as phurba's or dorje's can often be found and even more daily, practical attributes such as arrowheads, fibulae and pieces of horse equipment. They often are very abstract in their depictions, which for really old pieces of course further increases by being worn out into smooth surfaces and gaining a distinct patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal ancient thogchags are of course highly sought after and can be extremely expensive. So of course in more recent times also many 'new' thogchags are made, resembling the style and depictions of the old ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Three Boddhisattva pendant here in our shop is such a recently made thogchag, though the term 'recent' might not be completely adequate, because this pendant also has quite some years of age to it already. It might not be antique, but it is certainly of some respectable age already and has gained some nice patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is approximately 47 millimeters wide and 40 millimeters high. Weight is 22 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768612196683,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-120215.png?v=1730891264"},{"product_id":"vajrakila-pendant","title":"Old bronze thogchag pendant Vajrakilaya","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld bronze pendant from Nepal showing the depiction of the winged Vajrakilaya (or, in Tibetan language, Dorje Phurba), a wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVajrakilaya is considered to be the main deity connected to all phurba activities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVajrakilaya is said to hold in his open palms a phurba as vast as Mount Meru, the esoteric mountain in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology that is considered to be the centre of all universes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e'Vajrakila' can roughly be translated as 'dagger of indestructable reality'. Practices associated with Vajrakilaya are designed to cut through and remove all inner and outer obstacled on the path to enlightenment. His practices are considered to be \u003cspan\u003ethe most powerful for removing obstacles, destroying forces hostile to compassion, and purifying  spiritual pollution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis bronze pendant is made to resemble an ancient 'thogchag' (or 'thokcha'). Thogchags are small metal objects, worn as amulets. Their history can be dated back thousands of years and the real thogchags are said to be made of meteorite iron (or at least a metal alloy which also includes meteorite iron) and have fallen from the sky or magically produced when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThogchags can be made in several forms and often depict tantric deities, mythological or real animals or ancient symbols. Also ritual attributes such as phurba's or dorje's can often be found and even more daily, practical attributes such as arrowheads, fibulae and pieces of horse equipment. They often are very abstract in their depictions, which for really old pieces of course further increases by being worn out into smooth surfaces and gaining a distinct patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eReal ancient thogchags are of course highly sought after and can be extremely expensive. So of course in more recent times also many 'new' thogchags are made, resembling the style and depictions of the old ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis pendant here in our shop is such a recently made thogchag, though the term 'recent' might not be completely adequate, because this pendant also has quite some years of age to it already. It might not be antique, but certainly of some respectable age already and has gained some nice patina over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is approximately 5 centimeters high (measured including the eyelet) and 2 centimeters wide. It weighs 14 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768621273419,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-120110.png?v=1730891360"},{"product_id":"phurba-pendant-1","title":"Vintage bronze phurba pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronze phurba pendant from Nepal, from vintage origin. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis phurba pendant can be worn as a personal protective amulet or for that reason be attached to your ritual attributes or clothing, but can also be used as a fully-functional ritual weapon in handy travel size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize; approximately 5,5 centimeters long, measured including the eyelet. Weight; approximately 13 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this pendant, the phurba has a pommel depicting a human skull, a symbol very prominent in the regions influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn the one hand it can be said that the symbol of the skull (of course) refers to death; it is a powerful reminder of the fact that all our lives will simply end one day. The symbol of the skull is thus used in all kinds of meditative practices to contemplate on this inevitabilty and also on the other side of this medal; how important it is to live your life in the best possible and most compassionate of ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eOn a more metaphorical level, contemplating on the image of the skull also is \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea powerful practice in cutting through the bonds with one's own ego and the identification with the physical body. It takes us to the limits o\u003c\/span\u003ef human knowledge and helps to gain insight in the buddhist concept of 'Emptiness', which doesn't mean 'nothing-ness', but actually quite on the contrary refers to the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003eHuman skulls are also very prominent in the iconography around a lot of the 'wrathful' deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Wrathful deities are the fierce, forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThey are often portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eas terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons. In this setting, the human skulls symbolize all the poisonous delusions and limiting mental beliefs that need to be overcome on the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fshead\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRead more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768625598795,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-115949.png?v=1730891418"},{"product_id":"old-bronze-garuda-pendant","title":"Antique bronze thogchag phurba pendant Garuda","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaruda is a deity and mythological creature known in Hinduism and Buddhism. His origin can be traced back to India, but from there his influence and importance has spread to China, Japan, South-East Asia, Tibet, Indonesia and Thailand. Naturally, over the different regions and traditions, the stories and highlighted aspects and dynamics of Garuda may vary a little, but they have also a lot in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaruda is depicted as a creature half men - half eagle. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an eagle, he is king of all the birds. In Tibet he is called Khyung and associated with the 'bon khading', a golden horned eagle. He is said to have such enormous wings, that they are able to block the sunlight and their flapping makes the earth shake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is said that his body is surrounded by such a dazzling glow, that he was mistaken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor (and thus worshipped as) the firegod Agni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby the gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGaruda is often depicted as the mount of the god Vishnu, but he is also an important god in itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn a lot of the traditional stories, Garuda is the arch-enemy of the naga's; snake- or dragon-like creatures with a very dual and often very dangerous nature. The 'bump' on top of his head, between his horns, conceals a jewel stolen from the serpent-king, which he obtained in Mount Meru. \u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is believed to grant its possessor the power of having control over all snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso as a symbol of his dominance over the serpents, Garuda is often depicted with an adornment of the 'Eight Great Snakes' as ornaments on his body; \u003cspan\u003eone in his his hair, one as a belt or necklace, two as earrings, two as bracelets and two as anklets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome of his nicknames also refer to this dynamic of Garuda; 'nagantaka' (naga-killer), 'pannaganasana' (dragon-slayer), 'sarparati' (enemy of snakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is this characteristic as devourer of the snakes, that made Garuda also find his way into some classical shamanic lineages, where he can be of assistance for (mostly black) shamans when doing heavy extraction work in healing rituals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn this pendant, Garuda sits on top of a phurba; the ritual triangular knife common in vast territories of Asia. The use of the phurba for diverse ritual and protective purposes can be dated back at least 3500 years. Read more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of the webshop-collection \"Ritual Attributes; Phurba's\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis bronze pendant is made to resemble an ancient 'thogchag' (or 'thokcha'). Thogchags are small metal objects, worn as amulets. Their history can be dated back thousands of years and the real thogchags are said to be made of meteorite iron (or at least a metal alloy which also includes meteorite iron) and have fallen from the sky or magically produced when a thunderbolt strikes the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThogchags can be made in several forms and often depict tantric deities, mythological or real animals or ancient symbols. Also ritual attributes such as phurba's or dorje's can often be found and even more daily, practical attributes such as arrowheads, fibulae and pieces of horse equipment. They often are very abstract in their depictions, which for really old pieces of course further increases by being worn out into smooth surfaces and gaining a distinct patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReal ancient thogchags are of course highly sought after and can be extremely expensive. So of course in more recent times also many 'new' thogchags are made, resembling the style and depictions of the old ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis pendant here in our shop is such a recently made thogchag, though the term 'recent' might not be completely adequate, because this pendant also has quite some years of age to it already. It might not be ancient, but certainly of some respectable age already and has gained a beautiful dark patina over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Garuda pendant comes from Nepal. Size is approximately 65 millimeters high (including the eyelet) and 30 millimeters wide. It weighs 13 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA unique piece, only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768683336011,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-121910.png?v=1730892097"},{"product_id":"old-bronze-garuda-pendant-1","title":"Old bronze pendant Garuda","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaruda is a deity and mythological creature known in Hinduism and Buddhism. His origin can be traced back to India, but from there his influence and importance has spread to China, Japan, South-East Asia, Tibet, Indonesia and Thailand. Naturally, over the different regions and traditions, the stories and highlighted aspects and dynamics of Garuda may vary a little, but they have also a lot in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaruda is depicted as a creature half men - half eagle. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an eagle, he is king of all the birds. In Tibet he is called Khyung and associated with the 'bon khading', a golden horned eagle. He is said to have such enormous wings, that they are able to block the sunlight and their flapping makes the earth shake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is said that his body is surrounded by such a dazzling glow, that he was mistaken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor (and thus worshipped as) the firegod Agni \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby the gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGaruda is often depicted as the mount of the god Vishnu, but he is also an important god in itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn a lot of the traditional stories, Garuda is the arch-enemy of the naga's; snake- or dragon-like creatures with a very dual and often very dangerous nature. The 'bump' on top of his head, between his horns, conceals a jewel stolen from the serpent-king, which he obtained in Mount Meru. \u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is believed to grant its possessor the power of having control over all snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso as a symbol of his dominance over the serpents, Garuda is often depicted with an adornment of the 'Eight Great Snakes' as ornaments on his body; \u003cspan\u003eone in his his hair, one as a belt or necklace, two as earrings, two as bracelets and two as anklets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome of his nicknames also refer to this dynamic of Garuda; 'nagantaka' (naga-killer), 'pannaganasana' (dragon-slayer), 'sarparati' (enemy of snakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is this characteristic as devourer of the snakes, that made Garuda also find his way into some classical shamanic lineages, where he can be of assistance for (mostly black) shamans when doing heavy extraction work in healing rituals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Garuda pendant is a very old one. It comes from Nepal and is made from bronze which has gained a beautiful dark patina over the years. Size is approximately 55 millimeters high (including the eyelet) and 50 millimeters wide. It weighs 21 grams. This pendant has an eyelet on top, to wear it as a necklace, but also a small hole on the bottom, so it can also be strung as a spacer in rosaries and such.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA unique piece, only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50768696869195,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/Photoroom-20241106-121800.png?v=1730892391"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/collections\/Photoroom-20240408_214933.png?v=1726584693","url":"https:\/\/seawolfshop.com\/collections\/beads-and-pendants.oembed?page=12","provider":"Seawolf Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}