A real black-and-white-striped porcupine quill is suspended from a decorative silver end cap and hangs from a sterling silver box chain. Porcupines are not killed in the harvesting of these quills. Pendant measures between 4-5" and will vary slightly from one pictured. Careful when wearing this piece - quills are porcupine's natural defenses, so they're sharp! These have been filed down slightly to prevent mishaps.