Handmade pendant made of 925 sterling silver and gold K_9.
On the front side, the pendant is decorated with a golden K_9 rooster.
On the back side it is decorated with an engraved hoopoe. Both designs are inspired by the Greek folk tradition. Specifically, by the Skyrian embroideries of the 17th - 18th century.
Pendant's dimemsions are 5 x 6.5 cm and its weight is 60 grams. Chain's length is 45 cm.
Symbolism:
- The rooster is widely used in the folk art of various cultures and symbolizes new beginnings with a courageous and readiness research.
- Hoopoes are distinctive birds and have made a cultural impact over much of their range. They were considered sacred in Minoan Crete and in Ancient Egypt, and were "depicted on the walls of tombs and temples". The hoopoe is the king of the birds in the Ancient Greek comedy The Birds by Aristophanes.