Sterling silver pendant with garnet semi precious stone.
The motif is decorated with an engraved hoopoe. The design is inspired by Greek traditional art, specifically form skyrian embroideries of the 17th & 18th century.
Pendant's dimensions are 3 x 5 cm.
It is available:
- without chain. In this case its weigth is 19 grams or
- with a chain of 55 cm length. In this case its weight is 32 grams.
The designs and themes of the pendants are copyrighted creations of Tasos Thomaidis.
Shippment times varies between 2 - 10 businnes days depending on item's availaibility.
Symbolism:
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.