Natural Stone Magatama Strap -- Black Onyx

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:57:32 -0500

Natural Stone Magatama Strap -- Black Onyx

Magatama are traditional curved beads that are said to represent the human spirit, and if one wears a magatama one will have protection from the gods. Also known as kokkok in Korea, these beads were of tremendous religious significance during the Jomon and Kofun periods of Japan. This modern day magatama is also a lovely cell phone strap that you can use to attach to your keys or your backpack. Smooth to the touch and colored black (made of onyx), this lucky stone also comes with a small bell...

HI-UCHI-ISHI ~ DX Natural Flint Stone Set in Wooden Box -- Magatama Amulet

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:02:10 -0500

HI-UCHI-ISHI ~ DX Natural Flint Stone Set in Wooden Box -- Magatama Amulet

A very cool flint stone and amulet, used in the Japanese Shinto spiritual tradition for drumming up luck when setting out on a journey. While it might not be the original use, and could spark some disapproving frowns from some of the more serious Japanophiles, it would make an awesome campfire starter. Just strike or rub the flint against the stone to draw the spark. Ittekimaasu! (As with all fire-related materials, please use common sense when handling this item, and always, strike the stone...

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Natural Stone Magatama Strap -- Black Onyx

HI-UCHI-ISHI ~ DX Natural Flint Stone Set in Wooden Box -- Magatama Amulet