In medieval Europe a ‘witch’ was often a wise person, usually a wise woman- one who was skilled in the healing arts. She may have had knowledge of ancient herbal medicines and was often a midwife as well. Her religious beliefs, if she had any, were more often than not a faith based on the ancient environment which surrounded her and thus she had a supreme belief in, and respect for Nature. Her faith lay in the sun,the moon, the forest, and in all livings creatures. She also had a special reverence for the seasons of the year and the seasonal festivals celebrating the change in the weather and the harvesting of crops.

Medieval Europe was, for the most part, a patriarchal society. An intelligent woman was often shunned, considered to be a witch. This knowledge, this wisdom was oftentimes centered on the healing arts - on the use of herbal medicines and serving as the village midwife. Skills in the healing arts were passed from woman to woman through the stories they told.

The Wise One Pendant shows a witch with flowing hair, in traditional dress, holding her broom. Ancient healers, wise women, midwives, and sorceresses are called forth in this piece.

Cast from 100% lead-free pewter,
The Wise One Pendant
honors the witches of today and those of the past.
It is a celebration of the wisdom of witches.