Nightjar and Black Walnut Medallion

Under a waning moon, a nightjar roosts in a black walnut tree. A bird of ill-omen, nightjars were believed in ages past to presage death with their eerie call, and to accompany the ghostly procession of warriors known as the Wild Hunt. 

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Inspired by antique medals, Victorian mourning jewelry and vintage zoological etchings, this medallion is hand-engraved on recycled aluminum. 7" wide.