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NOVICA Handmade Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone

NOVICA Octopus Pendant Necklace

This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The octopus pendant is carved by hand from cow bone and stained with tea to give it an aged, antique appearance. It centers on a dark brown leather cord of adjustable length.

Handmade Pendant Necklace Weight: 0.46 ozDimension: 13.5″ min L – x 27.5″ max L 2 mm W Pendant(s): 2.5″ L x 1.3″ W x 0.3″ DMaterial: Cow bone, leatherCountry of Origin: Indonesia.

Artisan Crafted Necklace

This handmade Necklace can be worn on any occasion, making it an ideal accessory for someone who enjoys having variety in their jewelry. The jewelry can either be kept with yourself or gifted to your loved ones.

Meet The Artist Behind The Masterpiece

Made Wardika

My name is Made Wardika and I was born and raised in Tampaksiring, Bali. My family’s small house is surrounded by farms and fields with beautiful scenery. I’m the second of three children and, due to my family’s economic situation, I started working when I was 11 years old to pay for school. While I was in junior high, I became a woodcarver and kept practicing that craft until I finished high school. After graduating, I painted and decorated carved wood pieces. Then I learned to carve horn, bone and wood. At 25, I got married and had two sons and a daughter. Being a father isn’t easy and we’ve gone through many happy and sad moments. I prayed to God and believed he had a wonderful plan for us.

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About this item: This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The octopus pendant is carved by hand from cow bone and stained with tea to give it an aged, antique appearance. It centers on a dark brown leather cord of adjustable length. Cord length: 13.5″ min L – x 27.5″ max L Cord width: 2 mm Pendant: 2.5″ L x 1.3″ W x 0.3″ D.

About our Artist: ‘While I was in junior high, I became a woodcarver and kept practicing that craft until I finished high school. Then I learned to carve horn, bone and wood. Being responsible for my small family has encouraged me to work harder and my wife and a few family members help me. We handcraft jewelry from materials such as horn, bone, beads and wood. We only use traditional tools like scissors, hammers, knives and chisels. I design unique pieces which are inspired by Bali’s art, culture and traditions.’

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 3.3 x 0.9 inches; 0.32 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 255850
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NOVICA
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D1WD54G
Best Sellers Rank: #3,084,674 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #25,718 in Men’s Necklaces
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