Tagua Nut Necklace: Armadillo (1153-N354)

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• The necklaces have pendants that are hand-carved in Ecuador by indigenous artisans using sliced tagua nut.
• The pendants are approximately 1" by 1.25" and 0.2" thick (2.5 by 3.25 cm and 0.5 cm thick) and weigh approximately 4 to 10 grams or 1/2-ounce or less.
• Product of Ecuador. Genus and species: Phytelephas aequatorialis.
• Tagua nuts are harvested in South America from the tagua palm, also known as ivory palm or ivory-nut palm. This fair trade product helps reduce the demand sustaining the illegal ivory trade, and these handmade collectibles are environmentally friendly and meant to be treasured.
• These necklaces are ideal gifts for a 14th wedding anniversary. The traditional material to give for the 14th anniversary is ivory. Tagua nut is a lovely substitute for ivory that honors the tradition while saving the elephants.