The coin features the Banshee on the obverse. The Banshee, known as the foreteller of death, is a female spirit from Irish lore. Often times the
Banshee would appear as an old hag with disheveled hair and other times as beautiful, young, wearing green garments and having long red hair the color of
fire. She could be heard keening or wailing to herald the coming death of a family member. This was perceived as a warning to the family to give them time to prepare. Similar lore tells of the Banshee being seen kneeling at the side of a creek or a river washing the blood out of the clothing of the person foretold to die.
Initially Banshees were attached to five specific families. Over the years marriages extended those five families and they became many families. Once a Banshee is
attached to a family, they stick with them wherever they go – so even you could hear the wail of a Banshee.
The Necklace is 925 sterling solid Silver 2 mm snake 24 inch chain Necklace.
The Pendant is a Vintage Silver Alloy Round measuring 40 mm in diameter.
It comes with the beautiful cotton bag shown.