John C Caccia
( Idaho riverguide / bolosmith / owner of MATC )
The jewelry products and hand-braided leather goods featured in the Mountain Angels Trading Co catalog represent the best of the past sevevteen years of my jewelry making. Since my favorite work is the fashioning of western bola ties, I often describe myself as a "bolosmith." A word I coined to mean a craftsman who has simple working knowledge of metals, gems and leather. I am also an Idaho riverguide, campfire musician, songwriter and storyteller. Archetypal forms, pictographs, symbolic icon, personal experiences and totem images found along the "Shiny Trail" influence many of the jewelry designs and amulets which I create.
When making jewelry, one of my main goals is to put Chi, or life force, into each piece I make. Most of my jewelry products include a written text of information, which help to interpret the significance of a petroglyph, shape, symbol or religious icon. I hope that you find my jewelry designs attractive, accurately proportioned and meaningful. May whichever one you wear, help you to connect with the natural world...
I guarantee that you will be satisfied with the quality of every product purchased from Mountain Angels Trading Company. If not, you may return it within 15 days from purchase date for a full refund or credit on replacement. Your business is appreciated!
