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From the Red Earth

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In my native Alabama, there's often a pervasive redness to the ground; underneath sod and loam, the iron-rich clay turns a deep, warm sienna; blood of the earth.

This pendant was hand-carved from soapstone in a graceful bowed curve, a modern, understated interpretation of the ancient Japanese motif of the magatama, said to be the shape of the human spirit. The warm red-brown of the stone reminds me of the red clay I see every day around my home.

Measures approx. 2.25" from top to bottom, 1.25" at its widest, and .25" thick. Very light for a stone pendant. Cord not included; doesn't even have to be used as a pendant-- I find the magatama shape to be very soothing just to hold in the hand as a worry-stone or meditation focus.

This piece has been sold, but there are more unique goodies for sale here: [link]
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Ooh, love the shape of the curve on this one. Almost an abstract ear, a flame, or a sleeping serpent. Lovely color.