Vintage Carved Phoenix Pendant Necklace

This is a vintage necklace featuring a large, intricately carved pendant depicting a stylized phoenix or bird of paradise, suspended from a strand of graduated circular beads. The piece is crafted from an organic material, likely bovine bone or a dense, aged resin composite, exhibiting a characteristic creamy yellow patina consistent with early to mid-20th-century costume or tourist jewelry. The pendant showcases deep relief carving, with cross-hatched feather patterns on the body, wide layered wings, and a dramatic, flowing multi-plume tail. A notable feature is the small red bead or stone set as the eye of the bird. The construction appears to be high-quality hand-carving or high-pressure molding, with the pendant measuring approximately 3 to 4 inches in width. The beads vary in size, getting larger as they approach the pendant base. Condition-wise, the item shows fine surface wear and minor accumulation of dust in the deep crevices, but no significant cracks, chips, or repairs are visible. While the user suggested ivory, the texture and color more closely resemble carved ox bone or high-grade celluloid, as there is a lack of visible Schreger lines typical of elephant ivory. The style is synonymous with mid-century Chinoiserie exports, likely dating between the 1920s and 1950s.