Island Protector
Island Protector is a necklace for one who truly embodies the spirit of a great leader and protector of his family and community. This striking piece is a modern tribute to ancient traditions, blending rugged, organic materials into a bold and wearable statement.
The design is grounded with rich, dark tones of coconut wood and carabao horn, accentuated by bone beads and punctuated with a powerful boar's tusk pendant.
Each element holds meaning:
Boar's tusk: In many mythologies, the wild boar is revered for its ferocity and fearlessness. The tusk, its most formidable weapon, embodies this raw power. It is a symbol of a warrior's spirit, courage in the face of conflict, and the ability to stand your ground. In some traditions, warriors would wear boar tusk amulets to invoke protection and bravery in battle.
The tusk is a powerful amulet against harm. It is believed to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and danger. This protective quality is rooted in the boar's role as a guardian of the forest and a fierce defender of its territory. Wearing a boar's tusk is seen as an act of claiming that same sense of protective energy.
Vintage carabao horn: The carabao is the tireless workhorse of the Filipino farmer, an animal of immense strength and patience used for plowing fields and transporting goods. Its horn, therefore, is a symbol of hard work, perseverance, and resilience. It represents the ability to shoulder heavy burdens, overcome challenges, and endure with a quiet, unwavering spirit.
As an animal essential to agriculture, the carabao is directly linked to the harvest and the bounty of the land. Its horn is seen as a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and a life full of blessings. It is also a powerful symbol of strength and protection. The animal's immense power and a gentle yet formidable nature make its horn a potent amulet. It is believed to ward off negative influences and bring a sense of grounding and stability to the wearer.
Vintage two-tone grain coconut wood: The coconut tree is deeply rooted in its environment—the earth, the sun, and the sea. The wood beads are a tangible link to this natural harmony. They represent a sense of grounding and a connection to the cycles of nature. The two-tone quality of the beads highlights this duality, embodying the balance between the light and dark, the land and the ocean.
As a provider of life, the coconut is also a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Its presence in the necklace is a subtle charm for good fortune and the blessing of a bountiful life. The vintage quality of the wood adds to this meaning, suggesting a connection to a long lineage of abundance and a respect for tradition.
Vintage bone beads: Bone is a direct link to the lineage and wisdom of one's ancestors. In many tribal and indigenous cultures, using bone in jewelry or rituals is a way to honor and communicate with the spirits of those who came before. The white bone beads act as a channel, a reminder that you are part of a continuous chain of life and that you carry the strength and wisdom of your forebears.
Bone is the very foundation of a physical body—its structure and strength. Spiritually, it symbolizes unyielding resilience, inner fortitude, and the ability to endure through life's challenges.
Bone is often seen as a material of transformation. In some shamanic traditions, it is used to connect to the spirit world and to facilitate spiritual journeys. The white bone beads, when combined with the other natural elements of the "Island Protector" necklace, can act as a guide on a personal quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Dark metal clasp and findings with brass crimps: Dark metals are often used in protective amulets and talismans. They are believed to absorb negative energy and shield the wearer from harm. The clasp, in particular, acts as a spiritual lock, securing positive energy and guarding the wearer's aura.
As an alloy of two different metals, brass symbolizes the union of disparate elements. Spiritually, this can represent a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, the earthly and the celestial. It connects the rugged energy of the tusk and horn with the refined, protective qualities of the dark metal.
This is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a wearable testament to resilience, a powerful talisman that honors the wild spirit within and the ancient wisdom of nature. The Island Protector is for those who are grounded in their strength, connected to their heritage, and ready to face the world with courage and grace.
DIWATA ADORNMENTS: Anting-Anting Amuletic Necklaces and Other Jewelry Disclaimer and Care
Designed and activated in ritual by Katuuran Lyn Pacificar
NECKLACE SPECS:
Tusk Pendant Measurements: Over 6 inches (outer curve), 4 inches length from top to tip, 0.75 inches at widest part of the tusk and tapers down to a little less than 0.5 inches.
Necklace length: 26.5 inches
Island Protector is a necklace for one who truly embodies the spirit of a great leader and protector of his family and community. This striking piece is a modern tribute to ancient traditions, blending rugged, organic materials into a bold and wearable statement.
The design is grounded with rich, dark tones of coconut wood and carabao horn, accentuated by bone beads and punctuated with a powerful boar's tusk pendant.
Each element holds meaning:
Boar's tusk: In many mythologies, the wild boar is revered for its ferocity and fearlessness. The tusk, its most formidable weapon, embodies this raw power. It is a symbol of a warrior's spirit, courage in the face of conflict, and the ability to stand your ground. In some traditions, warriors would wear boar tusk amulets to invoke protection and bravery in battle.
The tusk is a powerful amulet against harm. It is believed to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and danger. This protective quality is rooted in the boar's role as a guardian of the forest and a fierce defender of its territory. Wearing a boar's tusk is seen as an act of claiming that same sense of protective energy.
Vintage carabao horn: The carabao is the tireless workhorse of the Filipino farmer, an animal of immense strength and patience used for plowing fields and transporting goods. Its horn, therefore, is a symbol of hard work, perseverance, and resilience. It represents the ability to shoulder heavy burdens, overcome challenges, and endure with a quiet, unwavering spirit.
As an animal essential to agriculture, the carabao is directly linked to the harvest and the bounty of the land. Its horn is seen as a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and a life full of blessings. It is also a powerful symbol of strength and protection. The animal's immense power and a gentle yet formidable nature make its horn a potent amulet. It is believed to ward off negative influences and bring a sense of grounding and stability to the wearer.
Vintage two-tone grain coconut wood: The coconut tree is deeply rooted in its environment—the earth, the sun, and the sea. The wood beads are a tangible link to this natural harmony. They represent a sense of grounding and a connection to the cycles of nature. The two-tone quality of the beads highlights this duality, embodying the balance between the light and dark, the land and the ocean.
As a provider of life, the coconut is also a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Its presence in the necklace is a subtle charm for good fortune and the blessing of a bountiful life. The vintage quality of the wood adds to this meaning, suggesting a connection to a long lineage of abundance and a respect for tradition.
Vintage bone beads: Bone is a direct link to the lineage and wisdom of one's ancestors. In many tribal and indigenous cultures, using bone in jewelry or rituals is a way to honor and communicate with the spirits of those who came before. The white bone beads act as a channel, a reminder that you are part of a continuous chain of life and that you carry the strength and wisdom of your forebears.
Bone is the very foundation of a physical body—its structure and strength. Spiritually, it symbolizes unyielding resilience, inner fortitude, and the ability to endure through life's challenges.
Bone is often seen as a material of transformation. In some shamanic traditions, it is used to connect to the spirit world and to facilitate spiritual journeys. The white bone beads, when combined with the other natural elements of the "Island Protector" necklace, can act as a guide on a personal quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Dark metal clasp and findings with brass crimps: Dark metals are often used in protective amulets and talismans. They are believed to absorb negative energy and shield the wearer from harm. The clasp, in particular, acts as a spiritual lock, securing positive energy and guarding the wearer's aura.
As an alloy of two different metals, brass symbolizes the union of disparate elements. Spiritually, this can represent a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, the earthly and the celestial. It connects the rugged energy of the tusk and horn with the refined, protective qualities of the dark metal.
This is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a wearable testament to resilience, a powerful talisman that honors the wild spirit within and the ancient wisdom of nature. The Island Protector is for those who are grounded in their strength, connected to their heritage, and ready to face the world with courage and grace.
DIWATA ADORNMENTS: Anting-Anting Amuletic Necklaces and Other Jewelry Disclaimer and Care
Designed and activated in ritual by Katuuran Lyn Pacificar
NECKLACE SPECS:
Tusk Pendant Measurements: Over 6 inches (outer curve), 4 inches length from top to tip, 0.75 inches at widest part of the tusk and tapers down to a little less than 0.5 inches.
Necklace length: 26.5 inches
