#animalbones

Sacred percussion 🥁 Ritual forest drumming with Deer bones 💀🌿 . . I'll have a small collection of matching Deer leg bone sets available in the shop in February : ✨ www.igatherthedead.com ✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #igatherthedead #gatherthedead #forager #scavenger #boneidentification #ritual #animism #animalbones #pagan #witch #forestcreature #forestbathing #ritualdrumming #deerbones #witchofthewoods #ancientrituals https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSGOhRJtZe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ice Ice Baby Generations of people have become used to living with snow and have adapted their clothing to cope. The Inuit, Yupik and other Arctic peoples have been making and wearing extremely primitive but nonetheless effective pieces of eye protection for thousands of years. These snow goggles are fashioned out of whatever material the remote Arctic offers. Driftwood, animal bones, walrus ivory and caribou antlers are the most obvious choices. But snow goggles made from seashore grasses have also been discovered. The Inuits and Yupik and the Chukchi people made goggles of bone, including whalebone, along with ivory from extinct mammoths, antler and wood. Walrus teeth, whalebone or leather as well as wood, bark and hair - these softer materials were used especially in the deep winter cold, being kinder to the facial skin. Sometimes the surface of goggles were painted black to provide more protection from the sun. Both a stark necessity and a facial fashion statement. The goggles are carved to fit the wearer’s face, with a large groove cut in the bottom where it can rest on the bridge of the nose. A pair of headband straps made from walrus hide or caribou sinew holds the goggles in place tightly against the face. A narrow horizontal slit cut along the length of the goggles and siting directly in front of the eye reduces the amount of light that enters and thus cuts down the glare from the snow. Because these snow goggles are handmade, often by the wearer themselves, they vary in styles, shape and size. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #words #pictures #neon #urchin #arctic #inuit #yupik #spruce #caribouantlers #animalbones #grasses #snowblindness #qasgi #negcik #sustainability #creative #strong #snowgoggles (at Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO9-OGoF_Gz/?igshid=j6mr0bnfy2w2

Product photo day number one🌿 . . . Going to be a few long days of product photos.... This upload might be one of our largest yet! . . . . #bonejewelry #ooakjewelry #rusticjewelry #animalbones #darkstyle #darkfashion #vultureculture #naturejewelry #wildwoman #coffee #flatlay https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGE07LhvgW/?igshid=10t3t9pe1cs5l

💀 #awpossum pre-order update 🐀 : I'm adding finishing touches & final adornments to these babes. They will all ship out Wednesday July 28th . . (Not shown in Aw-possum Group photo : two big ole 'possums that are freaking adorable 🐀) . . Also - I'm nearly out of Opossum bones so August's pre-orders will be limited until I find more. (& I'm open to trading a finished Aw-possum for a pile of real Opossum bones from the right person) . . Bonus! Swipe through for the real Opossum friend we have. I bring the cat food in at night, but was late yesterday. Not only was our resident Opossum ready to take advantage of my lateness.. but he also brought a raccoon friend 🦝 💞 . . . . . . . . . . . . #donotfeedwildlife #respectthewildlife #isewthecritters #igatherthedead #trades #barter #awpossum #spiritdoll #poppet #artdoll #familiars #witchsfamiliars #spirits #realbones #animalbones #Bonecollecting #bonecleaning #vultureculture #spookycute #witchyvibes #halloween #halloweencostume https://www.instagram.com/p/CRwtIlph1Rv/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Clear Beginnings”
Birch trees symbolize growth, renewal, new beginnings and carries significant wisdom.
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It’s natural that it would be paired with a Quartz, since the Quartz is the stone for the Birch Tree.
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The birch bark envelopes the quartz with protection and builds courage in the wearer.
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The quartz will provide a boost to the birches abilities to encourage self confidence and tolerance in others.
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#witchyvibes #gothvibes #witchyjewelry #vultureculture #osteology #taxidermyjewlery #taxidermy #healingjewelry #ethicallysourced #witchblr #instawitch #witchbiz 
#madeinbc 
#shoplocalcanada #locallymade #canadianmade #bcmaker #birchbark #ethicallyforaged #animalbones #cabinetofcuriosities #quartz #barkjewellery #woodland #nature #forest #oddities #birch (at One Off Oddities)
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Reposted from @stereotrippical (@get_regrann) - Took a step away from my queens to create a God; his name is Pan. Brought to life by myself and @forevergreenflora, together we took both our crafts to birth something wild and beautiful. Heather added all of the flowers & amethyst center stone (as well as a secret blue calcite in the back 😉) and I created his flora inspired head piece, complete with rhodolite garnet, amazonite, and shamanic dream quartz ✨he comes complete with 13 stones, and a lot of heart and soul from both artists 💛 . . . #wireart #vultureculture #skull #skullart #taxidermy #taxidermyart #odditiesandcuriosities #oddity #pagan #itwasdeadwhenwemet #raccoon #animalbones #boneart #pan #witch #witchythings #wirewrap #epoxy https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BnkExBLBz/?igshid=24db3whw3x75

Animal bones in magick, although beautiful are not just a display piece. They can be used to evoke certain energies, much like one would use a figurine or statue of a god/goddess. Native Americans are an amazing example of a culture who uses animal representations to symbolize the energies those animals bring. I don’t know enough about the varying practices of these cultures, to speak plainly about it. Bear’s in Ancient Greece and Rome are associated with the Goddess Artemis and Diana. Both goddesses of fertility. While their neighbors to the north, the Vikings, primarily wore bear skins in times of war as a means to scare off enemies. Primarily bears symbolize courage, strength and confidence. The bear’s spirit aids in healing one’s self and helping to heal those around you. A bear’s spirit is good for strong grounding. When using animal bones, be sure it’s ethically sourced. And genuinely ethically sourced, not just stamping that label on it and calling it a day. And make sure you’re respectful. This was a living, breathing creature.
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