Onyx bracelet, 'Eagle Eye' Clothing Accessories Handmade Jewelry Bracelets Balinese Crafted 
The legendary Garuda
graces this bracelet with his proud visage. His double image
holds a black onyx center as a symbol of the
vial he rescued from the underworld. Wayan Sarjana finds inspiration
in Hindu belief as he designs this cuff bracelet in
sterling silver. From the realm of Vedic mythology, Garuda
has the face of an eagle and the body of
a human, and when he spreads his wings he fully
darkens the sky. The story goes that Garuda was once
enslaved by two gargantuan underworld serpents called Nagas, When he
broke free he took the magical elixir of life, called
tirtha amertha which he found in a secret place guarded
by the Nagas. Garuda flew directly to the heavens, and
the gods became so impressed with his feat they gave
him the gift of immortality. He became Vishnus steed, transporting
the beloved deity between heaven and earth. Garuda's image is
now very much revered in Bali, and frequently appears atop
cremation towers in the belief he will transport the deceased's
soul to the gods. .925 silver
Price: $67.95 |
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