Artisan Celtic Triple Horse Necklace - Handmade in the U.S.A.

Description

Handmade Porcelain Celtic Triple Horse Pendant with Celtic Knotwork on a 24 inch black silk cord.

A unique ivory fine porcelain pendant handmade with original artwork in black.  The elegant Celtic detailing is designed by an American artist. The simple and elegant Celtic image sits inside a ring of Celtic knotwork - a tribute to ancient Celtic heritage.

Powerful charms of protection and strength, this pendant will make a meaningful gift.

Round: 1 1/2″ pendant size on a 24" black silk cord. Comes in a gift box with information card.

History of the Artisan Porcelain & Design

This artisan hand-crafted porcelain jewelry is unique. The process and beautiful piece is unlike any others… these one of a kind pieces are created in the artist's studio in DeWitt, Michigan.

The processes used to create these pieces was developed over 40 years ago by George Dear in Scotland.  Today, there are nine different artists that work to create the perfect image for each piece.  This includes artists in Canada, the United States, and in Scotland.

About the Horse in Celtic Culture

The Celtic people honored the horse above all other animals. To the ancient Celts, the horse symbolized strength, vitality, courage and honor. A beautiful symbol for the person who embodies these traits.

In the ancient Celtic calendar, the person whose birthday that falls within June 10-July 7 would have the horse as a spirit animal.

Epona - Goddess of Horses in Celtic Mythology

Epona, meaning "Divine Mare", was the goddess of horses, including those who worked with them, as well as fertility during the Iron age. Her worship originated with nomadic Celts. Epona was the only Celtic deity venerated in Rome itself.

Epona was the beautiful child of a horse and human male. The importance of horses in Celtic culture may have contributed to her cult spreading from Gaul to Germany and eventually to Rome.

Celtic nobles were usually buried with their horses and saddles indicating horses were important in the after-life. The extensive worship of Epona may also be the reason why the Celts did not eat horse meat.

The connection between Epona and horses was also present in the rites of Celtic kings as the goddess was thought to bestow on the king his authority to rule.

Epona's importance was later signified with a shrine in nearly every stable because she protected not only the horses but also those who worked with them.