Hand carved bronze squirrel chasing acorn necklace. The bar hole is shaped into an acorn as well. An oak leaf adorns each side of the charm. Antiqued with patina.
Squirrels have been presents in many cultures.
In the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem, a squirrel assists in constructing a bridge from India to Sri Lanka to help Rama rescue his wife Sita.
In order Norse mythology, the squirrel Ratatoskr is a messenger who scurries up and down the trunk of the world-tree Yggdrasil.
In Irish mythology, the goddess Medb is said to always have a bird perched on one shoulder and a squirrel on the other, serving as her messengers to the sky and the earth respectively.
- Hand carved pendant
- Solid bronze pendant
- 14k gold filled toggle bar
- The pendant is about 2' wide and 3/8" long
- Front clasp.
- Aged with patina.
- 4mm midnight blue crystalized Swarovski fresh water pearl.
- Signed in the back by artist
- Very strong steel stringing for the pearls
- Each piece is fired individually thus sizes and colors may vary slightly from the listed pictures.
*** Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. There is no nickel and is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial.
Product code: Squirrel Necklace with Blue Pearls - order Acorn Necklace - Bar Necklace - Autumn Jewelry - Fall Jewelry