Dragon Spirit

This is not merely jewelry, but an ancient amulet, carved from mammoth tusk, which holds the memory of millennia. The sculpture, crafted as a bolo tie, features two sides: one captures the face of a wise female warrior, and the other—the untamed Spirit of the Dragon.
​The Warrior’s Visage is the embodiment of human wisdom, serenity, and cunning. Her face, surrounded by intricate, lattice-like patterns, suggests armor, ready to protect a fragile balance.
​The Dragon’s Visage is pure, primal energy, a symbol of power, change, and the elements. The fierceness of its muzzle is softened by ancient runes engraved in the background. These inscriptions are not spells but a chronicle of its strength, which is passed on to the wearer.
​The sculpture embodies the idea that true power lies not in conflict, but in fusion. The owner of this medallion does not control the Dragon but shares its spirit, drawing its wisdom and might while maintaining human composure and reason. The silk cord with carved tips only emphasizes the regal dignity of this union.
​Height 7.3 cm. Carved from mammoth tusk.
2006. Switzerland, private collection.