Articles of Mountain Altai masters follow the old nomad traditions and technologies are containing the breath of mountains. The attractiveness of Altai amulets and talismans is explained of nature energy of Siberian pine, wisdom of Time and Hands of Master, giving out warmth of soul.

Feeling this tacit supporting we are choosing one's own amulet. Amulets and talismans fulfilled out of Siberian pine, bone, ceramics and leather. This hand-made article covered with the mixture prepared according ancient recipe, which never dim. You only have to polish the surface with the wool material from time to time to reveal texture and color of cedar.

Mudra (talisman). Endless wisdom (Owl) unites symbols kindness and evil (Lamb-Wolf) and Faith (bead). Watch the kindness and defend from evil will help us this talisman.

Djarik (talisman of sufficiency). Statuettes fulfilled in tradition of Mountain Altai wood chips existing exclusively in this region. Wood chip of mountain Siberian pine is not repeating and keeping the secrets of wood. "Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves" is the Russian proverb.

Bonds Ob (talisman). By old tradition any bonds consist of two parts tighten by knot. Bonds Ob is tribute to old legend about arising of river Ob was born from love of Biya and khan daughter Katun. Statuettes are made out of cleaving at two pieces of Siberian pine.

Lares (amulet). Keeper of family hearth and family well being. Earth is marked by plant, the sky - by sun. United thread connects the man and woman bone statuettes, the Home and Belief in perpetual knot of being.

Kekpeek (amulet). Covering plate out of mountain Siberian pine conditionally depict the World Tree ( receptacle Life) and Sovereign of Fate. Man, women and child statuettes out of painted bone by united thread is connected with Tree, Faith (bead) and Energy of Oecumena (Sun).

Kekpeek ( men talisman) In these "kekpeek" the soul (symbolized by piece of bone), its receptacle. Faith ( symbolized by a bead) and sun which gives strength are bound together by a single threat9simbolized by leather lace). Frequently remove the small figure and hold it in your hands. Kekpeek is not a source of energy. Kekpeek is a conductor of energy. Men who posses this talisman are protected by masculin objects( lash and shield).

Altay Komus ( Reed instrument). Everyone is able to play it feeling miracle of sound birsh. It is located in the case which carries in if antique signs of eternity existence( life) , wisdom( owl), faith(bead), warmth of siberian cedar, aroma of wax. "Play, all bad keeps off, be in charge of all kind."( Altay blessing wish).

Ot-Ene( Mother Fire) Patroness of home hearth.

Argippey Ancient nation of Altay region, who is wise and peaceful. As Gerodoth said: " Nobody offends these people, as they are holy and never armed. More then that, they keep their neighbor in peace."

Matushka Talisman of motherhood. Figures of mother and child cut out according Atlay Mountains splinter wood tradition. Splinter wood nature inspire masters for improvisations

Sartaklay Mythic creator of Teletskoe Lake and biggest Altay region rivers. Builder of roadsand bridges.

Ob Figure Talisman of Love. Of Love, which will undoubtedly recognize the one deliberated to another. The ritual of making this talisman is complicated. According to Altay Mountains splinter wood tradition, you have to find the special tree block and then split it on the two parts. Only after discovering this wood you can start carving. Split of the cedar is unique . Now two figures made, can cling to each other.

Plaketka-Obereg (ceramics, wood, leather) Different traditional plots ( Sirin, lion, wiseman, Mother-deer , Saint George, etc.) are represented on these panels. Plots represented goes with symbolic signs : Owl - wisdom, Moon and Sun - Time, Wickerwork - being eternity.

Karakis with the lamb is popular region plot. Sheepbreeding is a basic branch of Altay region farming. Sheep is a source of food and clothes for Altay people. Figure cut out of Altay cedar , covered with special mixture, prepared according to the ancient recipe.

Guards and Talismans

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