Bes Charm

An oxidised sterling silver charm of the ancient Egyptian god Bes. Available as a charm or pendant

Measures 14mm x 9mm, weighs 2.5 gms

Bes was a protector of households, mothers, children and childbirth. Since he drove off evil, Bes also came to symbolize the good things in life, music, dance and sexual pleasure. He is depicted as a dwarf with large ears, long-haired and bearded, prominent genitals, and bow-legged. He was thought to entertain little children with his songs, and if a child were seen smiling or laughing seemingly at nothing, it was thought Bes was the cause.

The island of Ibiza derives its name from Bes, after Phoenician settlers brought him to the island.