Lizard pendant in sterling silver,from the Baguio City public market
The lizard is a common design motif in articles from the Cordillera region. In Igorot mythology it is known to be the messenger of the gods, a link between the spirit world and the earth. Among the lizard's powers is autotomy, the ability to cut off its tail in the face of danger, and to subsequently regenerate a new one. The lizard symbolizes longevity and healing.
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Soon to make its voyage to my reptile-loving friend :-)
2 comments:
so this lizard is going to take quite a trip, huh? :)
do you know that while I was sick my only request while I was writhing in bed was that someone read to me the story of Bing Butiki? :)
the contessa
awww you poor aristocrat! ;-) well this silver butiki (shall we name him bing, or something else?) will have to endure the long trip. i hope he won't lose his tail! ehehehe
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