Bison Power Pendant
Bison 1 • Heal the Soil • Rethink Agriculture
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