Indigenous Made in Ecuador

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....

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....

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 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. 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...

These are assorted penguin 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 assorted hippopotamus 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 assorted tagua nut carvings of a panda and baby.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 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 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 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 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 tagua nut carvings of a moose. 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 cloth bracelets are handmade by the indigenous peoples of Ecuador. The bracelets are approximately 5.5" long, 12.5" long with the fringe, and 0.5" wide. They come in the colors of the Mexican flag, as shown in the photos. Please call us if you are interested in customizing the names on these wristbands. They can be customized with a variety of different colors and words. The maximum number of characters is 10 including spaces. The minimum order is 108 wristbands and the lead time is 8 to...

These are assorted sea turtle tagua nut carvings that have been painted green. 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 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 are assorted dolphin tagua nut keychains. 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 assorted frog tagua nut keychains. 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 assorted eagle tagua nut keychains. 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 assorted hummingbird tagua nut keychains. 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 turtle tagua nut keychains. 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 assorted brown bear tagua nut keychains. 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...