Jaguar Talisman

A talisman for the woman who is civilized in public and untamed underneath.

I prey on those minutes the dew turns into gold,
I slither through the stars chasing away the cold,
Words of freedom prowl on my lips,
As I shed the human and wake my feral beast.

— Instinto Animal, from the Animal Instinct collection

I wrote that poem before I made this piece. The jaguar came after, because a poem you can only read once is not enough. I wanted something you could put on.

This jaguar head is meant to be worn long, close to your heart. Not as decoration. As a reminder.

Because we live a paradox every day. We are composed, responsible, in control. And underneath there is still instinct. Power. Fire. Raw beauty. This piece is about being savagely civilized : knowing when to be soft, and knowing exactly when not to be.

Tip: wear it long paired with our golden chocker ! A savagely elegant combo. 

The details

• Japanese Miyuki beads, hand-woven bead by bead
• Murano glass or peridot eyes — each pair set by hand, so no two jaguars look at you the same way
• Gold-plated chain, 76 cm — long enough to sit at the heart, over a shirt, a dress, or bare skin. Fold the chain in two for a shorter necklace. 
• Handmade in Los Cabos, Mexico, in small batches

Before you order

• Ships to Mexico and the USA, tracked
• Every piece is made by hand : small variations in the beadwork are the signature, not a flaw
• Care: keep it dry, store it flat, and it will outlast the mood you bought it in

Part of Animal Instinct; wearable poetry by Anne Sidora.