Adornments like octopus medallions were worn by sailors to ward off evil.
Seamen understood the eerie magic of the octopus. It’s black ink-jet expulsions and other-worldly appearance struck awe (and terror) in the observer.
Hence, it makes an incredibly powerful totem, carrying great status – a symbol of protection and good luck.
 
• Hand carved charm.
• Solid yellow bronze also called jeweler gold bronze charm.
• Signed in the back by artist.
• Soldered eyelet on top.
• The coin is about 3/4".
 •14k gold filled chain.
• Gold filled has 100 times more gold than plated so does not rub or peel off. 
• Nickel free.