Victorian Silver "Drumming Monkey" Locket Charm art deco and the head itself rests

and the head itself rests beautifully against the finger

And it is believed to have originated in ancient India as an important symbol of luck

and Cat's eye for Ketu (descending Lunar Node)

the other repeating lines of gold flowers in yellow

Victorian Silver "Drumming Monkey" Locket Charm art deco and the head itself restsDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 You might remember the popular symbol of the monkey and the symbols.. Well this one is with the drums! This lovely little Victorian locket charm is crafted in sterling silver throughout, modelled as a monkey playing a drum. One side of the drum features a locket compartment, hinged down one side and revealing a little space to keep something safe. Perhaps this little charm shows the "evolutionary" root, of animal behaviour and