The swallow is a popular symbol in the seafaring crowd.  It is a symbol of good fortune and when sailors wore the tattoo it promised a safe passage home.  
 
The swallow is  hand cast in solid sterling from a 1920's bakelite charm and the necklace is made of vintage Nigerian glass trade beads.
 
This chunky necklace also carries 4 vintage charms in silver from India.  Hanuman The Monkey God, know for his persevereance, strength and devotion,  as well as Durga riding a Tiger which symbolizes strong female energy and good over evil.