Kinetic Hummingbird Skull Pendant

This is a kinetic version of my classic hummingbird skull pendant. Instead of the bail being soldered to the skull, it is pinned through the eye sockets for more movement.

This pendant is created in bronze and sterling silver from a casting of a real hummingbird skull and hangs from your choice of chain. The hummingbird died of natural causes and was given to me by a dear friend. I carefully deconstructed the delicate body and a mold was made of the skull. The mold is then injected with wax and cast using the lost wax casting method. It is a delicate balance of beautiful and creepy; commemorating the life of a curious creature.

Hummingbirds have spiritual meaning and symbolism for many cultures. Some believe that hummingbirds are messengers from the afterworld or manifestations of a dead person's spirit. They are associated with beauty, harmony, industriousness, and integrity. As a spirit animal, the hummingbird symbolizes the enjoyment of life and lightness of being.