:: All prices listed are wholesale to shops :: Retail prices to individuals are twice those listed ::
If you are looking for something that used to live on this page, but do not see it anymore,
it has either sold or has been moved to one of the other category pages.
Click on the smaller thumbnail-sized images to view full-sized pictures of the jewelry.
The larger images are always posted at actual size, and should print out accurately.
LEAP DAY 2008:
Many new pieces of jewelry and related items have just been posted!!!
The new findings have been posted to the top half of this page, with the other not as new goodness being shuffled back to the category pages or merged with these lovelies as the month goes on...
There are still a few new things that are not yet shown anywhere:
large boar's tusks, more stone plugs, 'spear' shaped jade plugs, and other surprises yet untold!
From the vault of things forgotten and unknown, we are pleased to bring you... Green and black jade earweights!!! And lab grown quartz, as well!
Yes, this is an old-school batch of Zoomorphic Body Designs jade, including:
green jade nagas (SOLD), black jade and green jade yoni's (aka hooves) (both yonis SOLD);
stingrays in lab crystal, giant engraved green jade (back and front shown),
and black jade (this pair SOLD);
black jade and green jade small-ish squids (green pair SOLD);
green jade (SOLD) and black jade very small squids; and giant black jade squids!
All the weights on the top are $100/pair,
with the exception of the giant engraved green stingrays,
which are $200/pair (no retail discounts).
Prices for the squids are $50/pair for the small sizes,
to $100/pair for the large black pairs.
All pairs come in wooden boxes.
Black and green jade solid one-flare plugs, in 8ga ($14), 6ga ($16), 4ga ($18), and 2ga ($20).
The carved front flares feature lotus, tibet, and plumeria designs,
with the exception of 2ga green jade which has sunflowers instead of lotuses, and no 8ga plumerias.
Click on this image to view one at approximately twice the size, in order to see detail.
Big black jade claws with oval nail heads, in 1/2" and 9/16".
The fronts look a bit like sunny-side up eggs or rounded nipples!
We also have one pair in green jade at 9/16".
0ga and 00ga black jade hollow incised plugs.
$30/pair and $32/pair. These sizes only.
Black jade long pointed incised plugs with big flares. We have:
2ga long and smooth with >00ga flares, ≥00ga short with 1/2" flares,
≥00ga smooth with 1/2" flares, ≥00ga with 1/2" flares,
7/16" short with 9/16" flares, 7/16" with 9/16" flares, 1/2" with 5/8" flares (not shown), and 5/8" with >3/4" flares.
Not shown: the same style in green jade, including:
00ga short with 1/2" flares (also, a single with these dimensions),
>00ga with >1/2" flares, >1/2" with >5/8" flares
6ga crystal earplugs with large (1ga) double flares and pointed ends.
4ga black jade short one-flares.
$12/pair. This size only.
4ga or so green jade wide septum with a center dip.
This size and shape only. $12/each.
Hollow horn saddle shaped plugs with geometric honeycomb designs
inspired by tattoo patterns from the Marquesas Islands.
Thus, we're calling them Marquesas design plugs.
We are currently making 9/16" through 1-1/2". Sample prices range from:
5/8" ($20/pair), 3/4" ($25/pair), 1" ($30/pair), to 1-1/2" ($40/pair).
We have made a few pairs of these in bamboo with burnt designs, and have been pretty psyched at how they turned out. After getting some samples made up last year, we decided to go ahead and make this one of our new regular designs in water buffalo horn. Enjoy!
Mexican filigree fancy silver hoops!!!
These are great for wearing inside of eyelets!
In the first row: 14ga-$120, 14ga-$120, 10ga-$160/pair.
In the second row: 14ga-$100, 14ga-$100, 12ga-$120, 10ga-$140/pair.
These prices are retail, NOT wholesale like the rest of our offerings.
Please note that is an exception to our pricing rules; wholesale is NOT available for these lovelies
though of course anyone is welcome to order these from us at these prices.
Mexican filigree fancy silver eyelets!
The front views are shown first, followed by the side and back views.
2ga (2 pairs)-$100, 1/2"-$150, 5/8"-$150 (SOLD), and 1"-$200/pair.
These prices are retail, NOT wholesale like the rest of our offerings.
Please note that is an exception to our pricing rules; wholesale is NOT available for these.
South Maluku Islands (Eastern Indonesia) super rare earrings.
$100 and $125/pair.
Thin silver spirals set with subtle Oregon sunstones.
$45/pair.
Curly clouds silver light earweights. $90/pair.
Laos curved question mark shaped old flower earrings. $40/pair.
Tuareg tribe earrings in several different styles:
The first shows two small tsabit pairs. $100/pair.
The second shows the more typically sized tsabit:
The top pair are a little different from each other and are thus merely $100/pair.
The bottom pair still have quite angular knobs and exquisite incised decorations. $300/pair.
Ethnic Berber earrings from Tiznit, Morocco,
with colorful enamel and small coins ($100).
Earrings from South Afghanistan. $55/pair and $85/pair.
Two South Afghanistani anklets. $60/each.
Please click on this cropped image to view one showing their full lengths.
Two Indian silver bracelets. $42/each.
Two pair of earrings from India: one pair have been set with 'normal' earring hook wires,
but feature around an 8ga post and an internally threaded backing disc ($30/pair);
the other pair has enameled designs, around 5ga posts, and 1ga or so back flares ($40/pair).
Giant Miao tribe (South China) dragon earrings.
Newly made out of white metal (no silver). Only $40/pair.
Giant South Chinese tribal knobby earrings.
Newly made out of white metal (no silver). Only $40/pair.
Four different styles of Miao tribe knobby earrings.
Newly made out of white metal (no silver). Only $40/pair.
Two styles of crooked Miao tribe earrings.
Newly made out of white metal (no silver). Only $30/pair.
New South Chinese tribal base metal round hoops with engravings.
$50/pair.
Old South Chinese Dong or Miao tribe earrings.
$80 (round) or $100/pair (with drops-my favorite type!).
Two very long Miao Chinese bracelets; they go all the way around (not cuffs).
The shorter piece is $50 (note one wire is a bit loose); the larger is $60.
Please click on the above image to see another view of the larger one,
which features flowers, a phoenix, a dragon, birds, and other symbols.
Chinese base metal hairpins. $10/each.
We have multiples of the first three designs only; the rest are singles.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Back in stock!!! Afghanistani Kuchi tribe cuff style bracelets.
$15/each. Most are for slender wrists only.
Similar ones are grouped together. We have more than what is shown here.
Shown are groups #A through #H, please refer to them in order, though #F has SOLD and been removed.
All but the third one over have SOLD on #A; the middle one on #B has SOLD;
the fourth (last) one on #C has SOLD; the first one on #D has SOLD;
#F has SOLD and the image has been removed;
the bottom right one (with pink) has SOLD from #G;
the top middle is the last available from last group #H.
These images are only thumbnails and are not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be life-sized).
Cloth, metal, mirror, coin, and bell belts from Kuchi tribe of Afghanistan/Pakistan.
Very noisy. Great for tribal belly dance! $45/each.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Afghanistani tribal belly dance necklaces and chokers/collars. $25/each.
Note that some do not come with the attached yarn that is necessary for wear.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
New Guinea woven natural fiber string and shell necklaces. $50/each.
The left-hand necklace does not come undone at the top and requires a smaller noggin'.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
New Guinea dark penis gourd (aka phallocrypt, koteka, or holim) with feathers. $56.
This image is only a thumbnail and is not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
New Guinea penis gourd (aka phallocrypt, koteka, or holim) with a painted animal face. $56.
These images are only thumbnails and are not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
New Guinea coconut masks, made by women and often hung in their cooking areas. $65-70/each.
They all have a lot of fiber 'hair' as the central one shows, but most was tied back for the photos.
These images are only thumbnails and are not to scale;
click it to see a larger version (which will also not be full-sized).
Giant warthog tusks. $12 (large) to $15 (giant) per piece.
Human rib bones from an old chiropractor's collection in India.
$15/each or $28/two. Yes, we have 'pairs' too.
Sorry GA and TN residents, we can't ship to you down there.
Naga style shell keyhole earrings with incised decorations.
Made in Nepal. Front and back views shown. $50/pair.
Double dorjes made out of quartz crystal.
Made in Nepal. $30/two.
Quartz crystal shell. $20. Made in Nepal.
Nautilus shells cut in half to exhibit their amazing natural spiral geometry. $25/half.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view a splendid image at full size.
As these are delicate, they must be sent by Priority Mail and we strongly suggest adding insurance.
Horn plugs with white shell inlays that have subtle natural spirals.
1/2" or 5/8". These sizes only. Prices coming soon.
Three pairs of katalox wood double flared plugs with silver and ammonite inlays.
3/4" ($90), 1-1/8" ($100), and 1-1/2" (SOLD). These sizes only.
Stingray spines with sharp barbs. Only $10/each.
Australian aborigine super rare kangaroo bone septum piece.
It is flat in cross-section. $250.
Fossil walrus oosik (penis bone) labrets and plugs. Prices coming soon.
10ga or ≥6ga labrets, and >2ga, ≥7/8", and 1" double flared plugs.
Five tutuq (aka tootuk) Alaskan warlus ivory ancient labrets.
Each is unique, and I hand-chose them for specific reasons:
The first two are small and intact, with good patinas, and are still very wearable. $125/each.
The middle one is the same, but made out of a walrus tooth instead of a tusk! $200.
The fourth one is very dark as it is quite old and has been buried the longest. $200.
The last one is my favorite as it has a fantastic shape, great flares, and has a very smooth polished front, which is rare. I've decided to keep this one for now.
Front, side, and back views shown.
Freya's tears!!! Natural Baltic amber drop shapes. $10/each.
I've never seen pieces before that so resemble the ancient poetic term for amber such as these do.
The first two rows have neat walnut or brain-like patterns, the others are more smooth.
Baltic amber plugs have finally been re-stocked!!!
Although the bulk of the large plugs have already been spoken for by folks on our wait list,
some, such as these 1-1/2" and 1-1/8" beauties, are still up for grabs.
Please visit our amber page for updates.
Hollow horn plugs with faceted amber inlays. Prices coming soon.
3/4" (pressed Baltic amber), or ≤1" (regular Baltic amber).
Elegant Baltic amber necklace with large faceted beads. $200.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view one at full size.
Four cuff shaped bracelets made out of sterling silver and large Baltic amber pieces.
They run $85 for the first shown, and $120/each for the next three.
Bracelets made of real butterfly wings set in silver. $40/each.
Fronts shown; click this image to view one of the backs which can also show nice color patterns.
The second, fourth, and fifth bracelets are SOLD or ON HOLD.
Ancient Burmese faceted glass ear plugs.
All are singles chosen for their great coloration.
The faces are all faceted, as are the wearing surfaces.
The large one is glass imitating a double flared amber plug.
I may sell them all as one collection, and I may keep some.
$40 (most) to $70/each.
Three obsidian labrets with turquoise inlays and large oval backing discs.
≤6ga, 00ga (oval overall), and 7/16". $110 to $140/each (estimate; retail only).
Front, side, and back views shown.
Obsidian labrets in both silver sheen and black (which is clearish smoky gray with strong back light):
In silver sheen (top row): 3ga, ≥2ga, >2ga (not shown), between 0ga and 00ga (not shown), ≥00ga, >7/16".
In black (bottom row): between 0ga and 00ga, ≥00ga, >7/16", and three views of 1/2".
These range from $20 to $35/each. All have oval discs.
Five Siberian and Afghani jade and labradorite labret plugs with oval backing discs.
These are only $20 to $30/each. In order shown:
3ga Afghani, 3ga Siberian, >2ga Siberian, >7/16" labradorite, and between 7/16" and 1/2" labradorite.
Three views are shown for this huge silver sheen obsidian oval labret.
It measures 1-1/8" on average. Price coming soon.
Light green serpentine and silver sheen obsidian curved septum tusks.
Sizes are, in order: >2ga, <0ga, >0ga, >00ga, ≥00ga.
There are several stone double flared plugs that are not yet shown...
Brown, black, and tan petrified wood: 8ga, ≥6ga, 4ga, ≤2ga, >1ga.
We have also received several more sizes of silver sheen obsidian plugs.
5 pairs Siberian and Afghanistani green jade plugs:
two pairs of 3ga Siberian, <00ga Afghani, >7/16" Siberian, and 1/2" Afghani.
≤6ga fossilized coral flared stone ear plugs ($20/pair).
Three pairs 4ga or so flared stone ear plugs ($23/pair):
<4ga lepidolite, >4ga moss agate and plum agate.
2ga carnelian agate tapers. $10/pair.
Seven pairs of new 2 gauge stone double flared ear plugs ($23/pair):
≤2ga zebrastone and rose quartz, 2ga sodalite and labradorite,
≥2ga brick-colored mookite, moss agate, and fuschite.
Six pairs of new 0 gauge stone double flared ear plugs ($25/pair):
<0ga very dark mahogany obsidian (SOLD), ≤0ga sodalite (2nd pair SOLD),
≥0ga zebrastone and petrified wood, and >0ga moss agate.
Between 0ga and 00ga fuschite double flared ear plugs ($25/pair).
Fuschite is related to mica and has tiny grainy shiny bits like aventurine,
but is a deep fushia reddish-purple color, as the name implies.
Six pairs of new 00 gauge stone double flared ear plugs ($25/pair):
00ga purple lepidolite and zebrastone,
≥00ga green fluorite, moss agate, cherry quartz, and tiger's eye (with a hint of blue).
7/16" rose quartz ear plugs ($30/pair).
1/2" blue tigers eye double flared stone ear plugs ($30/pair).
Views of both sides and a wearing surface are shown. The left-hand pair is ON HOLD.
Though difficult to capture here, all show gorgeous subtle chatoyance
(a type of sheen seen with certain angles of light, which in this case is blue).
9/16" extremely dark garnet (note the natural fissures)
and labradorite plugs ($35/pair).
<5/8" brown and black petrified wood plugs ($40/pair).
5/8" howlite and white (marble?) stone plugs ($40/pair).
5/8" petrified wood and sodalite saddle shaped plugs ($40/pair).
>5/8" and ≥3/4" real turquoise hollow plugs.
I do not know if this material has been stabilized or not.
It is VERY difficult to find quality turquoise material large and intact enough to make big plugs.
<3/4" cherry quartz, 3/4" fluorite, >3/4" fuschite double flared plugs ($50/pair).
A close-up at around 4X normal size of the face of one of the cherry quartz plugs is shown.
Now I'm not usually a huge fan of pink, but this stone is totally amazing!
It's clear with pink cotton candy streaky clouds of pinkness.
A pair of >3/4" Siberian green jade solid plugs with larger flares on the fronts.
Three views shown: fronts, sides, and backs. Small flaw (white).
7/8" aventurine with pyrite inclusions (!) double flared plugs ($60/pair).
Two pairs of ≥1-1/2" Siberian green jade ear plugs.
The first pair is a lighter green with black spots. The second pair is between 1-1/2" and 1-9/16".
>2" hollow dark green Siberian jade plugs with thick walls
and larger, Mayan style flares on the fronts. Gorgeous!
One back side and one front side of the pair is shown.
>2" Siberian dark green jade heavy solid plugs with long lengths.
Not shown: 2-1/4" green and black Siberian jade hollow saddles.
2-3/4" hollow green Siberian jade earplugs with long lengths. Small flaw (white).
Dark Guatemala jade hollow and solid ear plugs with large square carved front flares in:
≥00ga (two pairs), ≥7/16" (solid, with turquoise-SOLD), ≤1/2" (with turquoise-SOLD),
≥5/8", <15/16", and between 1" and 1-1/6".
These were just oiled before the image was created;
beforehand they looked a little more dusty grayish green.
They run $40-$60/pair. Only these pairs are available!
Three pairs of (dyed?) red serpentine c-shaped weights. $30/pair.
These were inspired by ancient Chinese split rings known as jue.
They average around 5/8", and are not quite round in cross-section.
The middle pair has SOLD.
Two styles of wooden bracelets. Pentagon or cuff shaped. Only $3/each.
We also have plain round ones that are half-round in cross section (not shown).
Celtic knotwork and tree pattern two-toned pendants:
$25/each small round or square; $30/each large round or oval.
Not shown: a small sized pendant with the tree design.
Not quite as new...
These awesome goodies are still new, but not as brand spankin' as their cousins above,
and have enjoyed a bit of time on this page, whereas the others above have not.
:: Body Jewelry from Natural Materials ::
Presenting... Borneo flares!!! These are hollow horn plugs with bunga terung
(Dayak tribal tattoo eggplant flower design) sculptural flares and cut-out spirals in the centers.
Prices are as follows:
00ga, 7/16", and 1/2" ($20/pair), 9/16" ($22/pair), 5/8" ($23/pair),
3/4" ($25/pair), 7/8" ($28/pair), 1" ($30/pair), >1-1/16" ($31/pair),
1-1/8" ($32/pair), 1-1/4" ($32/pair), 1-3/8" ($35/pair), 1-1/2" ($40/pair).
Like all of our original designs, this beauty is exclusive to Organic LLC.
Another one of our brand new horn plug designs are these Berber dots:
hollow horn plugs with clusters of three dots at each of the four directions.
These were inspired by Berber (North African) tribal women's facial tattoos.
Shown above in 00ga, 1/2", 5/8", and 1" for $20-$30/pair.
We are experimenting with either white bone dust inlay or silver dots...
...and a slightly different version with three clusters of three silver dots each in 00ga through 1-1/2".
Please let us know which is your favorite: four clusters or three clusters, bone dust or silver dots!
Horn bamboo rhizome hoops! Rhizomes are the root parts of the bamboo plants.
Priced according to the biggest section:
0ga or 00ga ($25/pair); 1/2" ($30/pair); 5/8" ($35/pair).
These are designed to have many different sized wearing surface possibilities.
Three slightly different styles are shown...
The top left pair is angular. The bottom right pair is super smooth but less defined.
The top right and bottom left pairs have big juicy flares and more sections.
Let us know which pair you think is the best!
Horn diamond-shaped CBR-style hoops.
Like our square CBR shapes, only, well, diamonds.
Shown here in 00ga ($15/pair). Limited edition!
Horn plugs with green or red dyed paua shell inlays.
3/4" (the red pair has big front flares), ≤1",
and >1-1/16" in red only (not shown). $40-$45/pair.
The green pairs have SOLD.
We plan to make smaller plugs in both colors soon.
<1" horn plugs with subtle gray shell inlays. $45/pair.
Please click on this image to view one taken at an angle
that shows it's pink and light blue iridescence.
We have some little numbers we've been doing for a few years now,
but haven't really made a public announcement about nor posted online.
Without further ado: officially introducing...
BAMBOO PLUGS WITH BURNT DESIGNS ON THE ENDS!
::Please click on the smaller images below to view versions at full size::
Add half the pair prices for burnt designs on the ends of bamboo plugs.
For example, if the pair price for plain bamboo would normally be $12/pair,
a pair with burnt designs on one end of each piece in the same size would be $18/pair.
We do not necessarily want to repeat the same designs over and over, so this will hopefully serve to give you a good idea about what is possible in what size. Obviously, most of these are huge, and complicated patterns can only go on big plugs with thick walls, so small plugs will have to be simple and minimal, like the first image. If there is a certain unique design that you are hoping for, please let us know and we can burn it for you. It must be composed of lines and/or dots, and can be on any size of bamboo plug.
All but a few of these particular plugs have already been sold; others can be custom ordered!
Huge chakte kok wooden spirals measure between 1-1/8" and 1-3/16". $125/pair.
I chose this wood because the spirals can still be quite large yet relatively lightweight.
>3/4" chakte kok wooden HUGE spirals. This species of wood is fairly lightweight...
Giant wooden hoop earrings that are flat-ish in cross-section (minimum 1/2" to insert)
are made from either: coconutwood with wider gaps at the bottom ($30/pair)
or Philippine ebony with thinner gaps at the bottom ($40/pair-SOLD).
Both types have been left a bit chunky (not super duper refined).
Please click on the above thumbnail-sized image to view one at full size.
Mostly clear yellow <0ga ($50/pair) Mexican amber saddles.
We only had these pairs; they are hard to obtain. The middle and right-hand 00ga pairs have SOLD.
These prices are retail, NOT wholesale like the rest of our offerings.
Please note that is an exception to our pricing rules; wholesale is NOT available for these.
:: Ethnic and tribal jewelry ::
Solomon Islands intricate shell nelo septum piece.
All shell beads held on by natural fiber string. $300.
Views of both sides are shown. Wow!!!
West Sepik PNG bone septum tusks are $25 to $30/each.
Sizes in the middles range from around 5ga up to 2ga.
Both curved ones have SOLD.
Aboriginal rare nose bone with resin ends and slight traces of pigment. $100.
Men's loran earweights from Tanimbar Island (Indonesia) are $125/pair.
These remind me of little spaceships. Rare!
:: New silver, bronze, and steel ::
Behold: the Protong!!!
These bronze earweights were inspired by Stanislav Szukalski's "Struggle" sculpture (1917).
The design represents the struggle of the individual against society; singular quality versus quantity.
The caption here, and thus what we've decided to name this new weight,
is the name of a book of Szukalski's art, within which he posits an ancient mother language, the protong.
The center image is posted at real size, and the left and right images are blown up 2X.
The first edition, a batch of 6 bronze pairs, is now available.
We may work on some changes for the next edition, such as removing some material from the top
to make them a little less top-heavy. Let us know if those changes might be of interest.
Each piece weighs just under an ounce (0.91oz-0.98oz aka 26.0g-27.7g),
and measures 00ga at the top. Prices for protong weights in bronze are $65/pair.
Silver is a possibility for the future, though silver prices are still quite high.
Earrings made out of real leaves that have been dipped in copper, then encased in silver.
They are, in order:
small maple leaves with 14ga hooks $28/pair (SOLD); small oak leaves with 15ga hooks $33/pair;
long holly (?) leaves $38/pair (SOLD); maple double winged seed pods with 14ga hooks $53/pair.
The large oak leaves shown second were $45/pair, but have SOLD.
Many different Thai silver spiral shaped earrings are available.
Prices listed below are per PAIR, and will vary by weight (and current price) of silver.
Two new pairs of Thai silver spiral earrings with thin-gauged wires:
flat overall spirals ($15/pair), and gear-shaped 's' spirals ($28/pair).
They range from long with three spirals ($22-back in stock!)...
to various sizes of flat spirals ($10-SOLD, $10-SOLD, $15-SOLD, or $25), and
rounded question mark shaped spirals ($10, $18, or $36).
Lao new question mark shaped hooks with hex faceted fronts ($40/pair).
These are similar to the smaller shapes found on p. 205 of
Ethnic Jewellery.
Silver Thai hoop earrings with hammered patterns are $30/pair.
The pattern is on one side of each piece; the backs are plain.
Old and ancient collectable beads. Each comes in a Riker mount display box.
Each set of beads is presented first as a whole, then as a close-up to show detail.
Please click on each thumbnail below to view a larger image. These photos are not to scale.
These are on consignment; please call for details.
Old Ethiopian Cobalt Beads: Little "O's" with big holes. Each bead varies in hues of dark blues, diameter and thickness. The length of the strand, which is on cotton thread, is approximately 70", the smallest bead being approximately 10mm, and the largest 15mm. $70 + 3 pounds shipping.
Early Chinese or Dutch: African trade beads, circa 1800. These rustic "7-Up" bottle green beads include a big, round bead which is approximately 27mm across while the other beads are fairly uniform at approximately 15mm. The strand is approximately 33" long and has 55 beads in all. $150 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Early Cornelian d'Aleppos: Venetian, circa 1800 African trade beads. Three round beads and 32 cylindrical beads, ranging from approximately 17mm - 22mm with white centers. On an approximately 27" waxed string. $150 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Dark Cobalt Pressed Beads: European (Czech?) African trade, early 20th century. Faceted, so dark blue that they appear black, rounded beads on a waxed string. Beads are fairly uniform at 17mm. The strand is approximately 27" and there are 50 beads on it. $115 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Burial Beads: Probably Pre-Columbian Mexico types found in Guerrero. Graduated heavy stone beads. The strand is 29" long and has 62 beads ranging from approximately 10mm - 30mm. They came with a VERY OLD tag, typewritten and covered with Scotch tape that states "Hohocom (sic) Culture; Arizona; Stone Bead; Burial Necklace; Rare." $185 + 3 1/2 pounds shipping.
Cobalt Faceted and Tapered Beads: European (Czech?) African trade beads. Uniform in texture, color and sizing. Nice blue beads more "refined" than most. The strand is approximately 29" in length and it has 18 beads on it measuring approximately 38mm each. $135 + 2 1/2 pounds shipping.
Feather Beads: Late 19th - early 20th Century African trade beads. These beads are cylindrical and on a nylon filament, the strand being approximately 26" in length. There are 33 beads in all, varying from approximately 14mm - 26mm. $90 + 2 pounds shipping.
Our latest acquisitions of bracelets are seen below:
Plain or filigree Tibetan bracelets;
the bottom one has the ohm mani padma hum mantra. $18/each.
The third one down has SOLD.
Tibetan mantra bracelets with filigree and ohm, kalachakra, or ohm mani padma hum symbols. $18/each.
The bottom design has SOLD.
Tibetan bracelets with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism,
a kalachakra symbol, or inlaid stones such as turquoise and carnelian. $20/each.
The second one down has SOLD.
A Tibetan ohm mani padma hum mantra bracelet with copper, and another
with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism and turquoise near the opening.
Both front and side views are shown. $15/each.
Tibetan om mani padme ohm mantra cuff bracelets (made in Nepal) are made out of base metal;
most have filigree or other intricate wire work on the sides,
and some even have hidden engraved dragons on the insides of the cuffs! $8/each.
We have multiples of the upper three types (#A, B, C), but only a few of the lower three (#D, E, F).
#A and #B both have hidden dragons, and only vary in a slight font difference and the type of adornment surrounding the turqoise colored stone inlays to the left and right of the mantra,
#C has a copper base and is the widest, but does not have hidden dragons,
#D are the thinnest and have hidden dragons; we also have ones with red or blue colored inlays,
#E uses multiple metals on the mantra, including copper (no hidden dragons), and
#F is a simple mantra (no dragons; we only have one piece of this one).
Chinese base metal hilltribe bracelets with simple
dotted designs in the form of dragons. $15/each.
Four base metal bracelets ($20/each): one with a phoenix and a dragon,
the next has the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan buddhism,
the third is a Miao tribe tribal floral design,
and the fourth is a hilltribe segmented dragon bracelet.
A medium width red cinnabar flower bracelet, along with a wide cinnabar red and black butterfly, and
a dragon and phoenix design (two sides of the same bracelet are shown last), are all $10/each.
Dark green spotted stone bracelets. These were sold to me as jade, but I am not certain of it.
Most have awesome pyrite inclusions. Some have just the faintest hint of blue. $10/each.
New brown wooden bracelets come together into points in the middles. Only $5/each!
Fake amber (plastic) bracelets... I know what you're thinking: plastic?!?
Yes, I am offering these to show how easy it is to fake amber, they look quite real! $15/each.
Next are fake spotted tortoise shell/amber/bamboo rhizome bracelets. More plastic, but
I found these to be novel representations of several different natural materials. $10/each.
Two black horn hairsticks with subtly different bamboo patterns; both have diagonal tops.
The top version has less length on the taper for hair, and has parallel node sections with tiny pits.
The bottom version has more length, and the node sections are zig-zagged. $15/each.
Six single pieces of striped ebony wooden spirals for use as pendants.
$12/each piece. Sorry, kids, there are no true pairs here!
:: Non-jewelry goodies ::
Wooden hair combs from Oaxaca, Mexico. $12/each.
Please click on this thumbnail-sized image to view one posted at real size.
A Shipibo tribe (Brazil) cloth bag with ayahuasca-influenced patterns.
Sewn with a zipper and black string attached to the top. $20.
Shown sideways. Click on this image to view one posted at life size.
I also have a piece of cloth, around one foot square, with a darker background. $30.
A disarticulated mink skeleton in a box (science project!), strangely put out by the Webster Division of McGraw-Hill Book Company (no. 18513). I do not believe that this is a complete skeleton, and you should expect bones to be missing.
None of these images are to scale. Please click on the image on the left to view a very large, more detailed one.
$25 for all this fun!
I know what you're thinking, but you'll be smiling cheek to cheek when you find out that
this really is just a very stylish Turkish shish-kabob skewer.
The shaft is flat-ish in cross section, the end is not really sharp, and I have no idea what type of metal it's made out of.
So really, this is intended to impale your veggies with, not your meat.
Approximately 16" long! Please click on the above thumbnail-sized scan to view one at life size.
Hmm, a new thought: cut in down and wear it in your dreads like Shiva's trident!
Four Burmese pressure-fit tattoo instruments in carved wooden boxes. $150/set.
The instrument itself disarticulates and consists of a long split 'needle' bar made from one piece of metal (brass?), a hollow shaft, and an elaborately cast heavy counterweight. Each pressure fits into the other, but most have a little bit of wiggle, which could be taped to make for a tighter fit.
Please click on these thumbnails to view larger images; however, none are at life size.
For an excellent article about the types and meanings of these counterweights, please see "Tattoo Weights from Burma" by Noel F. Singer in Arts of Asia magazine (March-April 1988), Volume 18, Number 2.
These come inside carved wooden boxes with slots for the three sections, and a hole for ink.
The wooden box measures around 2-3/4" by 2-3/4" by 12" in length.
Please click on the image of the box to view a version at life size.
Three unique New Guinea penis gourds (aka phallocrypts or holim). $65/each.
The one with burnt designs and the dramatic curve has SOLD.
The two remaining are painted, the slender one of which has attached seed beads.
Please click the thumbnail-sized images to view scans done at real size.
We have four other gourds that are not yet shown that have woven zig-zag designs in natural pigments;
several have attached beads and shells. Prices on these range from $30-$40/each.
About to be posted...
Some goodies we're sitting on, but either haven't found the time to scan,
describe, program in the html, or upload yet:
Black jade plugs (maybe in the 5/8" or so range) with double pointed ends that have a bit larger than normal flares. Also, a few smaller ones in quartz.
Congratulations for making it to the bottom of this very long page!!! Are you still reading this? You rock!!!
So watch this space! If something is of particular interest, please let us know. We'll finish that scan first.
The following are not yet shown on this website nor any photocopies, scans, or printouts,
and possibly never to be scanned-please call or visit this page to view the current catalog pages!
Unique horn plugs including: opal inlay plugs that also have bone dust inlays, really amazing huge silver cap and bone dust inlay designs in very large plugs...
Sarongs (which could double as tablecloths) and cloth wallhangings with Celtic designs. $25-$30/each.
We have extra small brocade cloth bags we sometimes send jewelry in; they have Chinese characters, dragonflies, or butterflies. We are primarily interested in selling our cream and turquoise colored ones. Bulk inquiries are welcome.
Pre-made bamboo plugs-normal prices, but with no wait. Some are solid on one side (cut on the node); some are the normal hollow variety. Please inquire about our current selection. Even some black bamboo!
Pre-made hardwood plugs and labrets are often available. Some are plain, some have fancy circular carvings in the front faces (face-turned). We even currently have some saddle shapes out of a very rare type of striped ebony (sometimes called tiger ebony). Please ask!
Jewelry boxes: a rectangular horn and bone striped box with a brass clasp, round wooden boxes with either a carved and painted sun or Dayak designs, an amazing rectangular juniperwood burl box (SOLD, but we can get similar ones, and even round ones)...
