Large Spoted Giraffe Tagua Nut Figurine handmade Over the centuries

Over the centuries

Casualties and deaths are common in these mines

the artisans take care to harvest all materials in a sustainable manner

Measures 7” high x 5” wide

Large Spoted Giraffe Tagua Nut Figurine handmade Over the centuriesThis Giraffe tagua figurine has been hand carved in Ecuador from tagua nuts, a renewable rain forest seed known as vegetable ivory for its likeness to real animal ivory, but with animal and habitat friendly properties. All colors are achieved using natural techniques, such as boiling, fermentation, burning and inlay, that enhance but don't completely cover the nut's organic beauty. Similar to animal ivory, this figurine will gently antique or darken