Goat Animal Totem with Cup and Ring

A totem is a sacred/magical object and for many of us there is a certain animal that we are inexplicably drawn to. This ram spirit is made by hand in stoneware clay, carved with a cup and ring mark, which are often found in cave and stone markings across the globe with many found here in the UK on the moors. Their precise meaning remains unknown but they date primarily from the Neolithic period through to the Early Bronze Age between 6000 and 3500 years old. It has been fired twice and glazed in a matte-black with shino on the horns that have been hand-painted on to give a rustic and aged feel. 

We’re all drawn to different animals and the concept of spirit animals resonates strongly with many of us. In shamanic belief systems, spirit animals—often called power animals or animal guides—are an example of the living manifestations of animism.

The goat spirit is often associated with European witchcraft due to its association with ‘The Horned One’ and Pan. They symbolise ambition, high-climbing determination and supreme adaptability. They teach you to conquer difficult challenges on life’s rocky paths, to trust in your inner resilience and to keep moving through the world with a sense of adventure, exploration and open-mindedness to the unfamiliar.

Weight: 400g

Height: 15cm

Width: 9.5cm

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