MORE CRONES!

MORE CRONES!

Crone number 1 Years Ago I Collected African Trade Beads. I Have Quite a Few Left So Used Them Plus an Ancient Looking Bell and of Course Horsehair Taken From the Tail.

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I absolutely love creating my crone series. Through the years, I have collected a lot of unusual materials for my work and now I’m digging into the reserves and finding some great embellishments. I am showing 4 crones and gave a description under each one of the materials I have used. Here is her story, for those who missed the last post.

THE CRONE

Winged woman of flight.. the all-mother of humanity.. wise soothsayer Goddess Or hag. Her eyes burn with the wisdom of antiquity.. Her voice murmurs a truth that cannot be heard by the unreceptive masses.. She has passed through the great change and she lives on to rewrite the burned chronicles of ..Her Story. She allows each wrinkle to act as voice to proclaim and reclaim her power.

~Cheryl Dolby~

Crone Number 2 Features a Beautiful Piece of Crystal and Very Old Pendant That Came From India (quite expensive as I recall)

Crone Number 3 I Used an Unusual Pendant on the Top of Her Head Which Shows An Egyptian with A Snake on Her Head. I Have No Memory of Where I Got This Piece. It Also Has Some Lettering That Spells Out D O F I. If Anyone Knows What it Stands for I Would Love To Find Out.

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Crone Number 4 Has An Interesting Pendant in Purple, Not Very Old But The Purple Beadwork On Her Head is Quite Old.

Hanger Included on Back

They are for sale for just $32. Remember, even though they look big as life on the screen, they are very small. Would look good in any special nook or altar of your home. Size is only 3" w x 6" high approx. but they pack a big punch!

If you are interested in purchasing. Pleased e-mail me and we can go from there. I take personal checks or Paypal.

Thanks so much for viewing.

WARRIOR WOMAN GODDESS

WARRIOR WOMAN GODDESS

Full View of Warrior Woman Goddess Necklace

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When Europeans arrived on our continent, they were surprised that Indian women were not subservient to men. They were farmers and they entered into warfare. The tribes were matrilineal, meaning the people belonged to their mothers clans. I had the great pleasure of studying with one such woman; Bonnie Nampeyo. Please go to this blog post if you would like to read more.

Shown in Hand For Size

Two famous Indian women are Pocanhontas and Sacajawea but for both, their fame is based on their association with non-Indians. There are several whose warrior abilities stood on their own such as Crow warrior, Fallen Leaf. She was considered chief and sat in the council of the chiefs. Another great warrior was Blackfoot’s, Running Eagle. She prayed to the sun to give her power after her husband was killed and she led successful raids.

On Mannequin

Colestah fought at her husbands side. She was a medicine woman, warrior and psychic and helped to heal her husband of war wounds. Buffalo Calf Robe rode into battle with her husband, Black Coyate, as well and also rode into the middle of a battle to save her brother from death. In the battle where Custer was defeated, one who led the battle was a woman named Moving Robe. In the words of Lakota warrior, Rain-in-the-Face:

"Holding her brother's war staff over her head, and leaning forward upon her charger, she looked as pretty as a bird. Always when there is a woman in the charge, it causes the warriors to vie with one another in displaying their valor."

It is evident from the words of Rain-in-the-Face, that having a woman lead an attack was not unknown to Lakota warriors.

If you would like to read more about these brave Warrior Women you can go to this site from which I got some of my information.

Close-Up

When I found an interesting metal pendant several years ago, I knew if I waited long enough, I would find the perfect use for it. Sure enough. When I started thinking about women as warriors, I remembered the pendant and used it to create “Warrior Woman Goddess” She is 3” x by 8” including the warrior pendant drop and the chain is 11” from the top. I used one of my original clay faces along with antique pieces and turquoise. I have priced her at $115.00 You can view more images of her on Etsy or contact me by e-mail.

Thanks so much for reading and viewing my Warrior Woman. Warrior women exist today in every culture. I think we all know women who fit into that category.

Close-Up of Original Face

TRIPLE GODDESS: MAIDEN, MOTHER AND CRONE

THE TRIPLE GODDESS: MAIDEN, MOTHER AND CRONE

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She Who Follows the Path of the Ancient Mystery Schools' Shown in Hand to Represent Size

The concept of the Triple Goddess, Maiden, Mother and Crone, can be found in the mythology of all lands. Each stage of her life symbolizes a separate stage in the female life cycle. The number three is evoked with powerful religious and cultural symbolism.

Full Shot

I like to think that when I create my Crone Ceremonial Necklaces, I embody each one of them with all three aspects of the triple Goddess. It’s interesting that when you look at some women, you can see just that. The innocent maiden, waiting for life to happen, the powerfully strong mother and a glimpse at the wisdom the crone brings to her life. In ‘She Who Follows the Path of the Ancient Mystery Schools, I believe all three are represented.

Shown on Mannequin

I am offering her at $95.00 She is 3 ½ h ” x 2 ½ “ w and has a necklace span at approx 13”. Please e-mail me if you are interested in ‘She Who Follows the Path of the Ancient Mystery Schools,’ and we can go from there. I am happy to ship anywhere in the world. She can also be seen and purchased on Etsy Thanks so much for your consideration.

Close-Up of Feathers

CRONE APPRENTICESHIP GODDESS CEREMONIAL NECKLACE

CRONE GODDESS NECKLACE

CRONE APPRENTICESHIP

The Crone Goddess Necklace

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Second in my Goddess Ceremonial crone series is this stately, elegant looking Goddess necklace. I wrote the story of the Crone many years ago. After a lovely lady read the poem, she told me that she was turning 60 and that meant that she was now at the age where she was considered to be apprenticing to become a crone. What does it mean to be in crone apprenticeship? Adam Blatner found here writes, “Crone-ettes? Apprentices? In the olden days when there were secret wisdom or spirituality schools, they had degrees of initiation. In the last few centuries, initiation into the secrets became more superficial and less demanding of personal consciousness transformation—so, as with many of the Masonic groups, it became a social shift, and lost some of its meaning.”

Shown for size on Mannequin

An insightful blogger friend of mine, Lisa, from Priti Studio’s blog, found here, wrote, “Becoming a crone..what a sacred accomplishment, A celebration is needed and you have created the perfect trophy to be worn as a metal of honor, and then hung as a vestment in your home as an homage to women. A piece to inspire and encourage woman to grab their strength and make it to the finish line with grace."

Close-up of Antique Jewels Used in Necklace

Another Close-Up of Details in Necklace

THE CRONE

Winged woman of flight.. the all-mother of humanity.. wise soothsayer Goddess Or hag. Her eyes burn with the wisdom of antiquity.. Her voice murmurs a truth that cannot be heard by the unreceptive masses.. She has passed through the great change and she lives on to rewrite the burned chronicles of ..Her Story. She allows each wrinkle to act as voice to proclaim and reclaim her power.

~Cheryl Dolby~

I am offering The Crone for $125. She is approx.4"x7" with a 9” drop from neck. I can ship her almost anywhere in the world. Just e-mail me if she is calling your name and we can go from there.