Bison Power Pendant

L I V E   A U T H E N T I C A L L Y

Upcycled, non-toxic, brass. Modern, rooted in ancient design. Many years in the making. Hand-patinaed one at a time. The woven chains are hand woven by a group of women. All chains are also adjustable, upcycled, and non-toxic. Please specify your preference for chain type and length in your order. 
 

Available lengths:
16"
24"
30"
34" 

Styles:
Skinny weave
Ancient weave
Air chain
Twist chain
Rolo chain
Link chain
Black ribbed cord

• The Native American Indians recognized the Bison as a
   symbol of strength and unity.

• To reestablish a healthy Bison population on tribal land
   would reestablish hope for Native American Indian people. 

• Bison medicine included manifestation, protection, knowledge,
   courage, challenge, survival.

• Bison strong bodies ground them to the Earth. They are the
   uniting force between things Earthly and unEarthly. 

• Bison is connected to the Root Chakra. It is red. It represents
   stamina and will. 

• They are the story of survival and how to prosper in the
   face of adversity. 

• Red is the color. The direction is North. 

• The number 1 is the number of unity and leadership

• The number 1 represents a true pioneer. It is the
   divine origin of the universe and the root of
   all opportunity in our lives. 

• The number 1 is the most self sufficient number. 

• Breastplates were worn as armor, protection in battle.

• Breastplates gave the warrior protection

• The Comanche tribe were the first to wear them in
   the 1800s and it was adopted by many other tribes
   of the Great Planes including the Crow, Sioux,
   and Assiniboine.

• The original are made of a long cylindrical bone.

• In the outer circle representing the sacred hoop of the medicine
   wheel (a symbol of all creation) - 4 directions and the 4 stages of
   life are represented. 

• The number 4 is sacred unto itself as it represents the 4 seasons,
   the 4 human needs (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual)
   the 4 kingdoms (animal, mineral, plant and human) and the
   stages of life. 

• The circular shape of the wheel represents earth, Sun,
   Moon and the cycles of life, the seasons and day to night. 

• The Red Hawk Feather

• The broken arrow symbolize making peace with oneself,
   others and the Earth. Always choosing the path of Peace. 

• All-Seeing Shaman Eye

• The 7 lines in the circle represent