Indigenous Made in Ecuador

These are assorted tagua nut carvings showing the progression of carving a dolphin.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and...

These are assorted dolphin and baby tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some...

The necklaces have pendants that are hand-carved in Ecuador by indigenous artisans using sliced tagua nut. There is a glazed ceramic bead above the pendant. These necklaces have nylon cords that can be tied at the back. The pendants are approximately 1" by 1.25" and 0.2" thick (2.5 by 3.25 cm and 0.5 cm thick) and weighs approximately 4 to 10 grams or 0.5 ounce or less. The color of the bead used will vary. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece....

These necklaces have pendants hand carved from tagua nuts, and adjustable cords measuring 14” to 26” long. The pendants range between 1" to 2" across, and may or may not have a young tagua nut bead at the top. A necklace weighs approximately 10 grams. The dolphin pendant measures 1.50” wide by 1.50” long. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in...

These are assorted tagua nut carvings of a bear with a fish in its mouth. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will...

These necklaces have pendants hand carved from tagua nuts, and adjustable cords measuring 14” to 26” long. The pendants range between 1" to 2" across, and may or may not have a young tagua nut bead at the top. A necklace weighs approximately 10 grams. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present...

These are assorted polar bear and cub tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some...

These wooden skulls were carved by hand in Ecuador by indigenous artisans. The skulls are available in three sizes and they are lightly varnished. Please note that the nasal cavity may be carved deep or shallow, and that the appearance will differ as these are handmade items. A Large skull measures approximately 3.75" high from the base of the skull to the top, 2.75" wide, and weighs 128 grams. There are no export controls for this item. ...

These Andean pan flutes are made by the indigenous peoples of Otavalo, Ecuador. They are made from bamboo. The medium zampona pan flute has 13 tubes, the longest 11.5" long. The width of the flute is 4" wide, and it weighs 4.1 oz. Please note that these are souvenir flutes and are not set to a particular key. See the flute being played by the maker in his workshop in the video below. ...

These necklaces have pendants hand carved from tagua nuts, and adjustable cords measuring 14” to 26” long. The pendants range between 1" to 2" across, and may or may not have a young tagua nut bead at the top. A necklace weighs approximately 10 grams. The owl relief pendant measures 1.25” wide by 1.63” long. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in...

These are assorted dolphin tagua nut carvings. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some places more than...

The owl dreamcatchers are made by indigenous women in the Imbabura villages of Ecuador. The thread-wrapped hoop is 2.5 inches in diameter. The dreamcatchers are decorated with beads and chicken feathers. They come in a variety of color combinations. We will send an assortment as we do not sort them by color. Not subject to export controls.

These are assorted sperm whale tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some places...

These necklaces have pendants hand carved from tagua nuts, and adjustable cords measuring 14” to 26” long. The pendants range between 1" to 2" across, and may or may not have a young tagua nut bead at the top. A necklace weighs approximately 10 grams. The eagle cutout pendant measures 1.25” wide by 1.63” long. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies...

These Andean pan flutes are made by the indigenous peoples of Otavalo, Ecuador. They are made from bamboo. The small pan flute has 12 tubes, the longest 8" long. The width of the flute is 5' wide, and it weighs 2.3 oz. Please note that these are souvenir flutes and are not set to a particular key. See the flute being played by the maker in his workshop in the video below. ...

These are assorted hanging owl tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some places more...

These are assorted panda tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some places more than...

These are reproduction shrunken heads made by the Jivaro Indians in Ecuador. They are made using goat skin and hair or llama hide and hair instead of real human heads. Heads made out of goat has stiffer hair and thinner skin. Heads made out of llama has softer hair and thicker skin. Each one is unique so you will not get the exact ones shown in the photos. Antique real shrunken heads usually sell for US$50,000 to US$60,000. See www.head-hunter.com/tsantsa.html for more information about...

These are assorted wolf tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some places more than...

Overview These necklaces are made from tagua nut slices and acai berries. Each one is handmade and unique. They come in a variety of colors. We will send you a variety of colors when you order. If you have a color preference (e.g. bright colors, earth tone colors, or a specific color), please call or email us before you order. We can check our inventory to see if we have what you want or custom order them for you.  Length of necklace: 24 inches (approximate) Weight: 35 grams Tagua nuts...

These Andean pan flutes are made by the indigenous peoples of Otavalo, Ecuador. They are made from bamboo. The small zampona pan flute has 13 tubes, the longest 8" long. The width of the flute is 3.25" wide, and it weighs 2.3 oz. Please note that these are souvenir flutes and are not set to a particular key. See the flute being played by the maker in his workshop in the video below. ...

These necklaces have pendants hand carved from tagua nuts, and adjustable cords measuring 14” to 26” long. The pendants range between 1" to 2" across, and may or may not have a young tagua nut bead at the top. A necklace weighs approximately 10 grams. The hummingbird relief pendant measures 1.25” wide by 1.63” long. As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain...

These are assorted hanging hummingbird tagua nut carvings.As these are hand carved items there will be slight variations from piece to piece. There will also be variation in the color and texture of the carvings. Just as the wood grain varies in trees, the composition of each tagua nut can present variations. For example, some pieces may have lines or marks due to the natural grain of the nut. When tagua nuts are heated, they will become a darker brown color and some will darken in some...

These rings are hand carved from tagua nuts by artisans in Ecuador. They are smooth, highly polished and come in a variety of colors. They are available in different sizes. Each ring weighs approximately 8 grams. We do not sort the rings by colors. If you have a color preference, please contact us and we will see if we have it in stock. Otherwise, we will ship assorted colors. There are no export controls for this item.