Limited 1st Edition pieces are numbered (1/1). Ex: If the piece says ( 1/1 ) in the description that means it is the first piece made in the collection or the first and last piece to ever be made. The number count will be engraved into the back side of the pendant for rarity.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Design: Triple Spiral Triskelee
- Material: White Bone
- Bail: Carved from the same piece of bone to carve pendant, one source.
- Cord: Includes Po’okela cord
- End Beads: Hand carved white bone beads
- Dimensions: 2 – 2.5″ View image of hook next to quarter
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Gift Box/Bag: Yes, included with purchase
- Shipping: FREE to USA, includes tracking number
- Additional charges may apply for international orders
INSPIRATION
The triple spiral or triskele is a Celtic and pre-Celtic symbol found on a number of Irish Megalithic and Neolithic sites, most notably inside the Newgrange passage tomb, on the entrance stone, and on some of the curbstones surrounding the mound.
Believed by many to be an ancient symbol of pre-Celtic and Celtic beliefs, the triple spiral appears in various forms in pre-Celtic and Celtic art, with the earliest examples having been carved on pre-Celtic stone monuments, and later examples found in the Celtic Christian illuminated manuscripts of Insular art. The triple spiral was possibly the precursor to the later triskele design found in the manuscripts.
The Triskele symbol, otherwise known as the Triskelion, is a trilateral symbol consisting of three interlocked spirals. Widely regarded as one of the oldest Irish symbols in existence, it appears on the Newgrange kerbstones, which date from approximately 3200 BC. Triskeles feature prominently in both ancient and modern Celtic art, as they evoke the Celtic interpretation of the three realms of material existence: earth, water, and sky (and all their interconnections). The symbol is also thought to represent the three worlds: spiritual, physical, and celestial.
Other Trinity connections associated with the triskele are life-death-rebirth, past-present-future, earth-water-sky, and creation-protection-destruction. Each one deals with some aspect of personal growth, human development, and spiritual progress. One theory posits that the triskele represents reincarnation, as it consists of one continuous line that could be analogous to the unbroken movement of time. In this context, it represents the process of constantly moving forward to reach a state of understanding and enlightenment. Another theory states that at the Newgrange monument, the triskele is meant to symbolize pregnancy.
WHITE BONE CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your makau carved from white bone stands the test of time, simply wipe it down with a cloth every now and then to keep it clean and free from residue or grease. Bone is an incredibly durable material, so it can stay white for centuries, however its porous nature may cause the color to shift to a yellowish hue over time due to the oils from your skin coming into contact with it. This is a natural process that can add even more character and mana to your makau. If you wish to restore its original white color, simply submerge it in ocean salt water and expose it to the sun.
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