MAAARI

LINGLINGO COLLAR - Brass

DESCRIPTION An ancestral amulet, the lingling-o is an ancient Philippine symbol for fertility and virility. Traditionally round, with an opening on one side, the shape resembles the female uterus and the negative space, the head of a penisillustrating the perfect union of male and female energies. 'Linglingo' means "lingo that serves the act of creation", "lingo that issues the thought of manifestation", "lingo that conjures the power to bring forth".* SPECS Upcycled brass pendant: 1.75" diameter Choker: 5" diameter (for customize size, please email info@maaari.co) ABOUT THE MAKERS Sesotunawa is a T'boli-owned social enterprise that produces recycled brass jewelry through practicing the art of Temwel. The modern Tau Temwel uses upcycled brass and other metal scraps from local junk shops and transforms these metals into intricate designs made in collaboration with MAAARI. Each brass piece pays homage to the Tboli tradition, folklore, and spiritual connection to nature. The transformation involves a complex process of wax rolling, clay molding, and molten metal casting that usually takes days to complete. Sesotunawa is a union of two T'boli words, "sesotu" or "to make one", and "nawa" or "spirit". It literally stands for the spirit of working together. MAAARI is deeply honored to work with the T'boli artisans, and through design collaborations and skill sharing workshops, we are able to share their stories of age-old craft & tradition. TAKE CARE Brass naturally oxidizes over time. A small 2x 2" polishing pad comes with each piece. Also you can renew your piece's shine with lemon, baking soda, and a polishing cloth. To delay oxidation, keep your MAAARI jewelry away from moisture. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, hand-made jewelry. We want all of your favorite MAAARI pieces to last forever. In this spirit, we are proud to offer lifetime repairs on all MAAARI jewelry at no cost. VALUES *Chapter 3 / Amulets and Other Symbols of Power." Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions, by Virgil Mayor. Apostol, Readhowyouwant Com Ltd, 2012, pp. 179218.