The Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring is a handcrafted sterling silver keyring made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with a real wild dog tooth discovered in New Delhi, India, while I was exploring “The Forbidden Forest”, a dry bushland area behind the residence where I stayed during my travels in 2015 and 2016. The tooth was carefully removed from the jawbone of a wild dog, then moulded so its pointed form and natural surface detail could be preserved.
Cast in sterling silver, the tooth becomes a lasting object connected to travel, natural history and memory. Designed as a keyring, it sits somewhere between functional object, talisman and small curiosity: a piece to carry rather than wear.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each keyring is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original wild dog tooth was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Dog tooth: 3 cm x 2 cm. Total length: 8 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more keyrings.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring made from a real tooth?
A: The finished keyring is made from sterling silver, not tooth or bone. The design began with a real wild dog tooth discovered in New Delhi, India, which was carefully moulded so its pointed shape and natural surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: What is the story behind the tooth?
A: The tooth was discovered in New Delhi, India, while I was exploring “The Forbidden Forest”, a dry bushland area behind the residence where I stayed during my travels in 2015 and 2016. It was carefully removed from the jawbone of a wild dog and later incorporated into my jewellery practice through moulding and casting.
Q3: Is the Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring suitable for everyday use?
A: The keyring is made in sterling silver and designed as a functional object, but it should still be treated with care. To protect the detailed tooth form, avoid rough handling, heavy pressure or storing it where it may be scratched by harder objects.
The Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring is a handcrafted sterling silver keyring made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with a real wild dog tooth discovered in New Delhi, India, while I was exploring “The Forbidden Forest”, a dry bushland area behind the residence where I stayed during my travels in 2015 and 2016. The tooth was carefully removed from the jawbone of a wild dog, then moulded so its pointed form and natural surface detail could be preserved.
Cast in sterling silver, the tooth becomes a lasting object connected to travel, natural history and memory. Designed as a keyring, it sits somewhere between functional object, talisman and small curiosity: a piece to carry rather than wear.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each keyring is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original wild dog tooth was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Dog tooth: 3 cm x 2 cm. Total length: 8 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more keyrings.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring made from a real tooth?
A: The finished keyring is made from sterling silver, not tooth or bone. The design began with a real wild dog tooth discovered in New Delhi, India, which was carefully moulded so its pointed shape and natural surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: What is the story behind the tooth?
A: The tooth was discovered in New Delhi, India, while I was exploring “The Forbidden Forest”, a dry bushland area behind the residence where I stayed during my travels in 2015 and 2016. It was carefully removed from the jawbone of a wild dog and later incorporated into my jewellery practice through moulding and casting.
Q3: Is the Wild Indian Dog Tooth Keyring suitable for everyday use?
A: The keyring is made in sterling silver and designed as a functional object, but it should still be treated with care. To protect the detailed tooth form, avoid rough handling, heavy pressure or storing it where it may be scratched by harder objects.
