Gibeon: length approx. 18mm, width approx. 10mm
Material: Gibeon (natural), Karen silver (97% pure silver)
Description: This is a magatama pendant made of Karen silver and Gibeon. Magatama, which has a history of thousands of years, is a talisman that protects you with the power of nature and spirits.
Note: It uses a waxed cord of approximately 80 cm, which can be adjusted in length and is designed so that anyone can wear it easily.
[Gibeon]
・Japanese name: Iron meteorite
・Origin: Africa (Namibia)
・Explanation・History・Legend
Gibeon is an iron meteorite (meteorite) composed mainly of iron and nickel that was discovered in 1936 in Gibeon, Namibia (southern Africa). It is believed to have fallen to Earth approximately 450 million years ago. In Japan, meteorites have been used as sacred objects and in religious ceremonies and festivals as they represent the will of heaven.
Meaning: Strengthens the stone. Improves cognitive and problem-solving abilities.
[Magatama]
Magatama are a type of jewel that developed uniquely in Japan and are considered one of the three sacred treasures. Magatama made from processed bones and shells have been excavated as far back as the Jomon period, and amazonite magatama have been discovered from the Unmon Jomon period, between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki describe magatama being presented as tributes to Amaterasu, a goddess of Japanese mythology.
There are various theories about the shape of magatama, such as that it is based on a fetus, the moon, or an animal's tusk, but nothing is known for certain.
However, based on previous excavated examples and documents, it appears that they also had a uniquely Japanese religious significance, of borrowing the power of nature and spirits to protect oneself.
The magatama culture is said to have disappeared with the introduction of Buddhism, but even today, magatama are sold as talismans at shrines that worship Shinto gods.
