Rasta Lion of Judah Sterling Silver Pick Holder Pendant
SKU: 1841
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Mid-set, between songs, and your pick is gone. Dropped somewhere on stage, pocketed by mistake, handed to someone who forgot theirs. This Rasta Lion of Judah pendant fixes that — it's a .925 sterling silver pick holder that keeps a standard guitar pick clamped against your chest until you need it. At 18 grams and 1¼" × 1⅝", the three-arm body hinges open at the bail, and the Lion of Judah relief at the centre reads as a Rastafari emblem before most people notice it is a holder.
Wear This If
If you play guitar and burn through picks — The holder is a three-arm sterling body hinged at the bail. Open it, lay a standard-size pick inside and close it; each arm tip curls over one edge of the pick. Open the hinge again to take the pick out between songs, and it stays put while you walk around with the body closed.
If Rastafari culture runs through your music — The Lion of Judah is Emperor Haile Selassie I's emblem — strength, sovereignty, the Tribe of Judah lineage. Wearing it on stage or at a jam session puts that symbol where your audience sees it. The .925 hallmark stamps it as real silver, not costume jewelry.
If you're shopping for a guitarist — One free pick is included. The pendant works as jewelry on its own — the holder function is a bonus most people don't expect. The shackle-style bail takes the cord or chain they already wear.
Living With This Pendant
The lion is a small relief at the centre of the three arms: the Lion of Judah with its banner, set in darkened recesses so it reads from a short distance. Each arm carries a flat black enamel panel, and the shackle bail is engraved on both faces.
The pick sits behind the three arms. Open the body at the bail hinge, lay the pick in and close it; each arm tip curls over one edge of the pick, so a standard-size pick shows around the arms while it is loaded. The body is cut around a standard 351-shape pick — test the pick you actually play before a gig.
The polished arms and the black enamel panels stay bright; the darkening sits in the recesses around the lion relief, which is what gives the small figure its depth. The high points brighten with shirt contact over time, so the contrast improves with wear rather than fading.
Heads up: With a pick loaded, the pendant is a little thicker than the front photo suggests, because the pick sits behind the arms rather than in a slot. Through a thin shirt you may feel the pick more than the silver, so try it loaded before a long set.
What's Inside
Good Questions
Q: What does the Lion of Judah represent?
The Lion of Judah is the emblem of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I — the central figure in Rastafari faith. The lion traces back to the biblical Tribe of Judah and stands for strength, sovereignty, and African pride. In reggae culture, it's the most recognized Rastafari icon after the Ethiopian flag colors.
Q: How does the pick holder open and close?
The three-arm body hinges at the bail. Open it, lay a standard-size pick inside and close it; each arm tip curls over one edge of the pick, so it stays in place until you open the body again. The body is cut around a standard 351-shape pick, so test smaller or thicker picks before a gig.
Q: Can I wear it as a pendant without a pick loaded?
Yes — the holder is optional. Closed and empty, it reads as a pure Rasta Lion pendant with black enamel panels on the three arms. The shackle-style bail takes standard cords and chains, so you can thread it onto whatever you already wear.
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