fascinus by AESA

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Randi Mates from AESA and I were catching up after some time, and she tells me about her new work, and we just had to have it, for you. Fascinus, from the Latin fascinare, means to bewitch, entrance, fascinate. The divine phallus, an ancient, popular motif found in cultures throughout the world, is considered a good luck charm by both men and women alike. Granting fertility, ramping up desire, warding off the evil eye (sometimes with the spraying of ejaculate into a sinister eye!), these beautiful objects were meant to adorn and be adored.

“I started making winged phalli about a decade ago as amulets for friends who wanted love in their lives. I carved the pieces in wax while doing ceremonies around their intention and ‘flight’ into the world. A decade later, I met a charming man in CDMX who’s friend had received one from me and swore that my little necklace was the reason she found love and had two children. He inspired me to make them anew, and to send them out in the world to encourage vitality and magic. I was especially inspired by his cohort of older, passionate men in Mexico City who seemed to live their lives to the fullest.” - Randi Mates

in order of appearance:

ON THE ROCKS, $175

This hand-carved 1.6” penis pendant, strung on a 36” of black leather cording, is both bold and beautiful. Available in bronze

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC, $189 in silver and $235 in vermeil

.7” and is strung on a 22” sterling silver chain

ELYSIAN SUMMER, $435

A hand-carved 1.1” penis with freshwater pearl testicles on a 22” sterling silver chain. Available in oxidized silver

WINGED DREAM, $390 in 10k gold, $330 in silver

Winged Dream has come to life in the form of a charming, hand-carved 1.2” flying penis pendant on a 23” sterling silver chain. Available in 10k gold and silver

FASCINUS PIN, $135 in silver, $145 in vermeil

A beautiful, hand-carved .7” penis charm on a stainless steel stick pin is both a subtle and strong symbol of power and good luck. Available in silver and 10k gold

All pieces were handmade in the AESA studios in New York City and Guadalajara, Mexico, each piece is in stock. Please contact us for the full range available to order, yes there are many more to order : )