Vintage Nepalese Double Dragon & Onyx Pendant Necklace

This vintage handmade necklace features a pendant with an intricate pair of dragon heads, or Zhugs, with a beautiful piece of Onyx set in Silver paired with Thai Karen Hill Tribe Silver paddles and black Onyx. The effect is other worldly. History, myth, legend and lore: Tibetan Zhug, or Dragon. The original image and meanings offer opinions that are widely divided. Folklore has it that it evolved from the story of a snake. According to a legend, a snake in a remote deep valley turned into a dragon and finally soared into the sky. This version is similar to one common in the Central Plains area. According to Tibet's native Bon religion, the image of Zhug was created by people 4,000 years ago and associated with water. The dragon represents water as one of the four elements (earth, fire, wind and water). This influence may ultimately derive from India. Zhug" means "dragon" in the Tibetan language. In Tibetan mythology and culture, Zhug is a deity, and the ancient Tibetans thought that thunder and hailstones were caused by Zhug, who resided in the clouds. Onyx is the Mystical birthstone for the month of December. It is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Leo.