Olmec Shaman Bracelet

Not for everyone I know, but this is a bracelet I just made with a silver reproduction of a piece from an Ancient Olmec Shaman burial which was disturbed by a hurricane and is now held respectfully in a private collection. All the stones I've used are pre-columbian ancient (Olmec and Mezcala culture) jade and greenstones (also all found in Mexico) and I've used only green stones as that was the colour of all the stone carvings and pieces found in the grave ~ I understand that the shamans revered green stones as representing a close connection to the earth, they've always been my favourite stone colour too . I hope I've made him feel at home

That is amazing, Splinty! I love it - the stones are extraordinary too. A very powerful bracelet....

That's excellent. I love any piece where you can feel the mythology.

Such history! The stones are beautiful. Green is my favorite, too.

WOW! He's awesome! His facial expression is wonderfully meditative (btw soo cool how you make these beauties with such old materials...would you ever use another toggle bracelet to connect and wear as a short necklace?)

Very unique Splinty-Design! I really love the greenish beads on it and the Shaman looks very shaman, hopefully a good spirit!

This is groovy and amazing and all things good! LOVE IT!

It's beautiful! I think you've honoured him well

Another beautiful and very special ancient bracelet. I love seeing your (very, very) old beads Great photos too.

Very powerful bracelet and very beautiful. One can almost feel the magic and healing eminent from this ancient Shaman.

Fantastic bracelet. I would be thrilled to own something like this, you're very lucky.

Thanks for sharing this ancient and powerful bracelet. It is amazing!

I love your "archaeological" bracelets - beautifully done.

Astonishing bracelet that I’m sure is revered and treasured. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and wonderful story.

I love the bracelets you make and this is amazing. I can imagine how it feels by just looking at the picture.

This is wonderful !

Oh. my gosh. Words fail me. It's awesome in the true sense of the word.

It is such a beauty

Amazing and beautiful!!

I love the asymmetry of the various stones!!

This is a spectacular piece. I it!

Spectacular Splinty! It is beautiful and radiates the spirit of ancient times.

Splinty, this is absolutely incredible !!!!! Well done indeed !

AmongGumTrees wrote:Another beautiful and very special ancient bracelet. I love seeing your (very, very) old beads Great photos too.

Simply amazing.