الجمعة، 15 مايو 2015

The Significance Of Wearing Bone Jewelry

By Tammie Caldwell


Documentation of native civilization ornament dates back several thousands of years. Although designs and styles for jewelry differed among different individuals, natives held in common the belief that ornament had spiritual meaning. Historically, jewelry reflects the religious and social customs of every unique group. Traditional styles of tribal jewelry were once considered as a great type of medicine and contact with helpful spirits.

These styles are commonly found in many tribes including armlets, earrings, nose rings, necklaces and other types of ornamentation. People carved bones for decoration purposes, for adornment, tools and household use. Every culture that carves African bone jewelry usually carves some icons unique to the heritage. These cultures are believed to have the essence of wearer absorbed in the bones.

When the wearer dies, the carving is passed to the next wearer, he or she will benefit the essence coming from the carved bone. Old carvings is often the color of dark honey. A lot of traditional carved bone jewelries also find the origin that continuously evolved into the art pieces carrying spiritual messages. Nowadays. These carvings are known to be the best travel gifts.

Carving indicates cultural identities, or a valuable talisman and a family heirloom. Most of the carved jewelries may come in different materials and shapes. There are also mirrors traditional shapes and styles and others have distinct signatures of the carver, while others may venture to contemporary designs. There are also varieties that make the carving valuable gifts for lots of occasions.

When making jewelries, carvers choose materials for their magical or spiritual qualities. Animal claws, shells, crystals, sticks and other things were used to create bracelets, necklaces and earrings as well as other unique adornments worn by both women and men. Most of the hunters and other tribes would adorn themselves with animal parts and bones to gain strength and protection from the animal's spirit.

Although these jewelries had a great spiritual meaning, some indicate your status in life ans some simply worn for body decoration. The belief is when a carving changes owner, the spiritual energy may also strengthen the new wearer. The important achievements of every owner have become more valuable.

Bones of birds, whales, humans and dogs were materials used in traditional carvings aside from wood and shells. Each material served a unique purpose like strength, size and shape. Highly treasures were whalebones for their size and density. Whales embody the god of sea. Today, beef bones are widely utilized for carved pendants.

Smoking with honey and leaves will also result in color variations that may enhance the natural textures in most carved jewelries. Dome of the carvers may also reach the color nuances using different types of bones. There are also other sources such as goat horns, pig tusks and deer antlers used.

This carving are combines with elements from different areas of mythology which interact to each other while telling stories. These carvings have their own special characters. These creations have also a great respect for nature and several legends about the history. Today, there are many people who are fond of wearing this jewelry because of its unique designs and styles. Other also consider its for medicines.




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