Ex Voto Heart Silver pendant (Tama) with Baby pearls

Ex Voto “Hearts” collection

Silver 925, hammered heart pendant (TAMA) with baby, freshwater pearls at a silver chain of  70cm length. By Margarita Malliri.

Since antiquity humans had the need to communicate with their Gods, which they expressed through rituals, prayers, sacrifices and, finally, through dedications and offerings.  A typical example are the “tamata” or “ex voto” (Greek and Latin respectively), which function as a quid pro quo and as a sign of gratitude for a favor given, thus sealing the divine agreement.

The “EX VOTO”Hearts, a collection of jewelry are talismans that symbolize love, empathy, honesty and dialogue and remind us that we do not need to resort to an external force but only need to open our hearts and we shall find all the answers we are looking for.