Irish Triquetra Necklace Set

Wow! The last necklace set featured on this site just sold on Etsy! So I just posted this one:

Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearl Wire Wrapped Necklace Set This three pronged triquetra is thought to symbolize the Celtic beliefs that everything has three distinct yet interlocked levels - physical, mental and spiritual. Beautiful Purple and white freshwater pearls are set off by tiny seed beads. The chain is sterling silver and the entire necklace is just under 20" long. The triquetra on the necklace hangs down 2 ". The earrings measure 1 1/2 " from the bottom of the ear wire to the bottom of the dangle. The necklace features a handmade sterling silver hook and eye clasp.

Street Fairs!

For my friends in Portland Oregon, I will be having a jewelry booth at both the Alberta Street Fair on the 19th and the Belmont Street Fair tomorrow. I have made lots of necklace sets. Here's one of my latest. You can purchase it on ETSY. http://banba.etsy.com

Sterling Silver and Quartz Wire Wrapped necklace Set
This three pronged triquetra is thought to symbolize the Celtic beliefs that everything has three distinct yet interlocked levels - physical, mental and spiritual.
The earrings are 2 " long. the necklace is 18 1/2 inches circumference and hangs down another 2 1/2 inches. THe quartz is moss green,brown and rust colored. See you at the fair!

Banba

I just sold this original to a lady that saw it at my hole in the wall gallery show last month. She also bought Rhiannon and two animal prints by my brother. She said she'd buy Banba when she got paid again and I guess she meant it! It's so exciting to have people want my work in their homes, especially women who want my goddesses. I paint them because they give me strength and I hope they will do that for others who see them.

Banba is at the center of Irish Mythology as the Earth Mother, representing the spirit of Ireland, and was the wife of King MacCuill. She was thought to be the first settler in Ireland. She is part of a trinity of goddesses: she, Eriu, and Fodla. Banba is a poetic name for Ireland. Banba also protected the land from invaders. She has long been my alias and screen name on line, hence Banba's Artful Realm. I have always felt she has protected me and given me strength. I also drew her as a child.
Young Banba

Showtime!

I am going to be showing my work on Saturday the second, at an event called Macapolooza. It's a tent party with bands and artists in the parking lot of a popular pub here in Portland. Needless to say I am very excited and of course nervous too! I am going to include some of my Celtic know work as well as my Faeries and Goddesses and my brother's animal art, (which you can check out on one of my older posts.) So here's some of my Celtic stuff: