Bone carving is as old as civilization itself. Earliest man carved bone for tools, household implements and adornment. Every culture that carves bone jewelry carves icons unique to their heritage and surroundings. In the majority of these cultures it is believed that the wearer's very essence is absorbed into the bone as they wear it. When the wearer dies the carving is passed on and the next wearer benefits from the essence infused in the bone. A very old bone carving that has been worn will be the color of dark honey.
Pendant measures approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Hand carved from water buffalo bone. No animals were killed to make this jewelry. The animals die either from natural causes or for food purposes.
Available with natural or black cord. Cord adjusts up to 28 inches long.
PLEASE SPECIFY "NATURAL" OR "BLACK" IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHEN ORDERING. IF YOU DO NOT SPECIFY A CORD COLOR YOU WILL RECEIVE "NATURAL".
