Black Widow Spider Pendant Dagger Necklace with Red Abdomen

A black widow rendered in dark metal, legs splayed with a red abdomen, strung on a simple black cord. The pendant keeps a secret: the red abdomen lifts away to reveal a small blade tucked within the body of the spider.

Novelty and curio jewelry concealing tiny tools or blades has a long history, from Victorian chatelaine pieces to twentieth century oddities.

Estimated era: Contemporary
Dimensions: 9.5in drop, 3in spider.

Materials: cast metal spider pendant with red enamel abdomen, small metal blade, black cord.