Dodman's Chain (Traditional West Country Domestic Talisman)

This is an example of a Traditional West Country domestic charm I’ve made from ethically sourced Snail Shells. While, historically, this particular form of talisman had no official title that I know of, I have come to call it a Dodman’s Chain. In the West Country, charms such as these were used to bless the home with prosperity and protection by drawing upon the potent virtues of the Snail, who has long been associated with luck, preservation, and the domestic abode. To create a Dodman's Chain, 13 shells are gathered and then lightly varnished with my homemade ’Wisefool’s Glaze’ (composed from various potent arboreal resins, such as Dragon's Blood, Storax, and Black Frankincense) before being strung together on recycled leather cord, with a Benison worked into every knot. Finally, the entire implement is Hallowed and fumigated with an incense made from Dragon’s Blood, Sweet Gum Burrs, and Fern Dust. Please allow up to 10 days for construction following the confirmation of your order.