Palo Santo with Alaskan Yellow Cedar Burl Block "Branch Style" Miniature Flute Necklace

Palo Santo with Alaskan Yellow Cedar Burl Block "Branch Style: Miniature Flute Pendant with Sinew Wrapping strung with beads of Buffalo Bone and Juniper Ghost Beads. This Miniature is made in the "branch Style" using the natural curvature shape of the piece of Palo Santo wood used to resemble a branch flute. Handmade by Timothy J.P. Gomez

About Palo Santo Wood: Palo santo is a tree indigenous to Peru, Ecuador, and various other South American nations. This tree thrives in arid tropical forests and is known for its highly aromatic resin. The term "palo santo" translates to "holy wood" in Spanish.

For millennia, the wood, resin, and oil derived from this tree have been utilized for medicinal purposes, primarily for alleviating pain and reducing stress. Additionally, it is believed to have the ability to dispel negative energy. Palo santo has a long history of use among indigenous communities.

About Juniper Ghost Beads: Juniper ghost beads, also known as spirit beads, are crafted from the dried shells of juniper berries after ants have consumed their insides. These beads are believed to protect against evil spirits, nightmares, and negative energies while promoting peace and safety for the wearer. Commonly used in ceremonies and included in medicine bundles for healing, they symbolize a connection between the earth, trees, animals, and humans. In Navajo culture, mothers place ghost beads on their children to shield them from harmful spirits and bad dreams.