]very long 16.5 inches - black seed beads -the pendant is slightly larger than a US Quarter - great as a talisman or amulet - crossbones and skull are symbols of sacrifice, danger, death, bravery, toughness, ferocity, warning, and victory - Over time, the skull and crossbones gave way to winged skull - The wings were symbolic of a soul fleeing mortality. It added a message of hope and resurrection.