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Sun Wheel & Snake Skin Shadow Box
This handmade black shadow box features a sepia-toned skulls-and-roses backdrop and a delicate shed snake skin remnant at its centre. A wooden sun wheel handcrafted from a Willow branch harvested during a waning moon at the peak of the Summer Solstice anchors the piece. Below it, two horseshoe nails and three bones sit horizontally and symmetrically, representing protection against negative energies and a deep reverence for ancestral wisdom. The snake skin amplifies this narrative through themes of transformation and rebirth, while the willow sun wheel emphasises cosmic cycles, illumination, and release. The box measures 18.5cm on each side and is 3.8cm deep, making it a unique piece for any ritual space.
Specifications
Frame: Black shadow box frame, handmade by a professional framer, repurposed
Frame Dimensions: 18.5cm x 18.5cm x 3.8cm
Backdrop: Sepia-toned craft paper with a detailed skulls and roses design
Central Focal Pieces: Delicate shed snake skin remnant overlaid with a handcrafted wooden sun wheel
Sun Wheel Material: Natural Willow branch bound with sinew, intentionally harvested during a waning moon phase at the peak of the Summer Solstice
Base Accents: Two symmetrically placed horseshoe nails and three authentic ethically sourced bones. All objects securely hand-sewn
$95.00
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