1. A magic charm or spell.
2. An amulet, often a small flannel bag containing one or more magic items,
worn by adherents of hoodoo or voodoo.
3. Personal magnetism; charm.
Mojo is a term used in the African-American folk magic called hoodoo. Mojo is traditionally a magic charm in the form of a flannel cloth containing botanical, zoological, and/or mineral curios, talismans and such like; the contents of a Mojo always numbered 3, 5,7 or 9. Once the mojo had been prepared it was ‘fed’ regularly with an appropriate anointing oil to keep the magic working. Mojos or mojo hands were then carried about the person to bring luck, avert the evil eye, gambling or love success.
This Mojo necklace was inspired by the symbolism that is often associated with hoodoo and voodoo (voodoo is a religion and a different practice from hoodoo). It was one of the first pieces that I made and I wanted it too have an old rustic and worn look about it. I couldn't guarantee that the magic will work but at least it’ll look good to wear!
