Brechault, Dominique

A faceted green moss agate stone representing our earth, held together by the buffalo horns of our protector, White Buffalo Calf Women. On a band weaved with imagery of nature, hugged by a secondary twig band. The twig band is to remind us of the delicate earth we live in. Previously full of foliage can quickly shed its leaves. Rings are to be worn together as an amulet and to remind its wearer to protect our environment. Size: 6. Materials: 14k gold plated over sterling silver. 8mm x 10mm moss agate faceted centre stone, prong and bezel set. Fabrication: Wax carved and casted.

This brooch conceptualizes Medusa as an enigma and a symbol of fury, protection, agency, victimhood and force. When worn, a reminder of the strength and power of the female voice. Size: 64mm (W) x 60mm (H). Materials: bronze, brass, sterling silver, jade, black spinel. Fabrication: Wax carved and casted for the wings and snakes. Hand fabrication for the sword. Riveted.

A decorative whip handle in the shape of a bull's horn. Designed to celebrate one of the oldest living tales of a fierce female figure, Inanna. Inspired by the Sumerian poem "Bull of Heaven" where a mythical beast resembling a bull is sent to attack Gilgamesh by the goddess Inanna. Size: 150mm (L) x 40mm (W) at the widest and 14mm at the narrowest tip. Materials: Copper, sterling silver, animal horn, leather. Fabrication: Anticlastic forming, riveting and hand fabrication.

A monstrous hair pin that serves as a cautionary tale for those who try to stop women from having a voice, an inspirational symbol for women yearning to express themselves - or to eat in the way they need rather than what society or their families dictate. Size: 120.4mm (L) x 63.5mm (W). Materials: silver, oak wood, black piant, 7mm x 5mm pear shaped faceted almadine garnet, bezel set. Fabrication: Wax carved and casted for lips and legs. Wood carved.