Scorpion Shaped Bead with Loop Tail

Three little scorpions cast in gold tones, pincers up and loops on their backs.

This is a brass scorpion-shaped bead with a looped tail. Scorpions appear in the ornament and amulets of several ancient and traditional cultures, where they are often linked with both danger and protection, though meanings vary. Trio of small cast creatures with segmented tails curled over their backs, claws held forward and ribbed bodies. A hanging ring rises from each tail, and the surface has a soft gold-brown color with darkened recesses.

Tiny, poised and entirely unconcerned about their reputation.