Chongming Bird Pendant – Hand-Carved Aged Jinnanmu Wood Design from Chinese Folklore

In Chinese folklore, the Chongming Bird was described as a remarkable creature with double pupils in each eye, said to possess extraordinary perception. During the time of Emperor Yao, this sacred bird arrived as a gift from a distant land, and people painted its image on their doors as a popular decorative motif. This pendant features the double-pupil design as an artistic tribute to that ancient story. Carved from aged Jinnanmu wood (Phoebe Zhennan) — a rare material formed through thousands of years of natural carbonization underground. Prized in Chinese craftsmanship for its stability, durability, distinctive golden grain patterns, and subtle fragrance — with fine detail. Each piece features unique grain. A meaningful accessory for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.