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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Warrior Goddess Collar

Although many of the lesser known Egyptian gods offer very little in the way of inspiration, some of them are instantly appealing. Anat was one of Egypt’s borrowed goddesses - a fierce warrior and wife of Set. I knew right away that only a collar would do for her, and it had to have daggers.

Anat the Egyptian Warrior Goddess Warrior Goddess Bead Palette


I put together a palette of black, red, and dark topaz for the netting, and cut into my new strand of triangle daggers. It wasn’t until the beads were loose that I realized they’re actually double-drilled, but I was already committed. The color and shape are perfect for the spear-wielding goddess.

I made this collar quite short, fitting close to the neck like armor. I love the shape of the fringe beads with this piece. The angular shape is a much better fit for the protector of the Pharaohs than a traditional dagger bead.

Anat the Warrior Necklace


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10 comments:

  1. Anindita BasuApril 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    This is so inspirational. I love your design. Quite intricate and beautiful. Dita.

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  2. Hacer ÖzkanApril 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    very nice all of them.

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  3. motidanaApril 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    What a lovely collar ! The triangle daggers are beautiful and I love the way you have used them so that they lie flat on the collar .

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  4. DVArtistApril 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I really like the way you added the embellishment beads. Sets it off perfectly.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  5. slkunzeApril 19, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I also like your toggle. I really like findings that complete the design of a piece and are not just forgettable functional storebought afterthoughts. Truly a piece for a strong woman.

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  6. WTF StoreApril 19, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks, everyone!

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  7. KepiApril 19, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Beautiful!

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  8. FIBIApril 21, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Vaya trabajo bonito. Me encanta!. Tiene que quedar espectacular.
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  9. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    I so totally love this! It reminds me of my trips to the Egypt room here in NYC!

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  10. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I want to wear this.
    S

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