This pendant is a striking example of a traditional Indian double tiger claw talisman — a form deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and long associated with strength, protection, and prestige.

RARE FIND ! This pendant is a striking example of a traditional Indian double tiger claw talisman — a form deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and long associated with strength, protection, and prestige.

The pendant features two curved tiger claws. They are mounted side-by-side within a sterlint silver cap, topped with two sturdy suspension loops for stringing onto a chain or cord. The cap is richly decorated with embossed floral and foliate motifs, framed by delicate beaded borders, while the lower edge is cut into a zigzag chevron pattern, echoing the ferocity of the claws themselves. Its time-softened patina hints at age and long use, lending it an air of authenticity and history.

The floral engravings on this example’s metal cap add a layer of symbolic fertility, renewal, and good fortune to the otherwise fierce and protective nature of the piece.

The double-claw arrangement seen here is particularly potent in talismanic tradition, believed to double the protective and empowering effects. When worn, the claws hang like a pair of fangs, acting as a symbolic guard for the wearer.

In India, tiger claw pendants — known locally as vyaghra nakha (Sanskrit for “tiger claw”) — have been worn for centuries by warriors, hunters, and nobility. They were prized trophies and talismans, believed to imbue the wearer with the tiger’s legendary strength, courage, and fearlessness. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, these pendants also became popular among royalty and high-ranking individuals, often mounted in silver or gold caps decorated with auspicious motifs. Some were even set with gemstones or incorporated into elaborate necklaces.

*The tiger is revered in Indian culture as a national symbol of power, bravery, and dominance over adversity. Wearing its claws was thought to pass on these qualities to the wearer.

*In both Hindu and tribal traditions, predator claws serve as amulets to guard against misfortune, evil spirits, and the “evil eye.”

*chain not included*

Measurements :The pendant measures 4.8cm x 2.7cm.Each of the tiger claws measure approx 2.1cm x 1.6cm.The pendant with a weight of 3.8grams.