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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 a dark brown leather cord of adjustable length.
- 13 grams
- 0.46 oz
- Cord length: 34 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
- Cord length: 13.5" min L - x 27.5" max L
- Cord width: 2 mm
- Cord width: 2 mm
- Pendant: 6.3 cm L x 3.3 cm W x 0.8 cm D
- Pendant: 2.5" L x 1.3" W x 0.3" D
- Cow bone, leather
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Length is adjustable
- Features an aged antique finish
- Sliding knot
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
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Verified Reviewer
06/16/2016
"Beautiful detailed art for my neck"
I really love this pendant. The carving is so very detailed and it is scientifically accurate as well, which I really appreciate. It is thick and sturdy so I have no worries that it could get broken.
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
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07/14/2017
"Nice carving!"
When I received this item, it came all in the same color. You could not see any white specks like the picture. I just lightly sanded the top and now it looks like the picture! Nice!
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
Verified Reviewer
06/21/2016
"Beautiful Octopus"
This is a lovely carved piece. Mine varies from the picture in the placement of some of the tentacles. It gets compliments. Length of the necklace can be adjusted.
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
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10/12/2016
"A beautiful statement piece"
I bought this for myself and named it "Inky" for the octopus that escaped from his tank, leaving poor "Blotchy" all alone. True story. I love it and the work is very detailed. It is larger than I expected.
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
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10/13/2019
"My Granddaughter loves this!"
Excellent, intricate workmanship. She is thrilled to own such a unique item.
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
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02/07/2020
"Beautiful piece of jewelry"
I have a great interest in octopus. I read about them in hopes of being in the ocean with them. I have a collection of octopus that I have acquired over many years. The craftsmanship is excellent. The detail, texture and overall design is fantastic. Thank u for sharing your talents with the world. I hope to buy more pieces.
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Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
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06/01/2020
"Perfect."
Perfect.
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05/30/2020
"Very Striking!"
I love this earring, but more of special occasion type earring. They are a little weighted and probably one of the larger pairs of earrings I own. I can t wait to wear them out!
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- Date Night
- Date Night
- Date Night,
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Caressed Wings, Garnet and Bone Wing Dangle Earrings from Bali
Verified Reviewer
05/30/2020
"Very Pretty!"
I m loving these. I will note that you see the moon on one side, silver anchoring on back. Depending on how your ears are pierced or naturally angled, they may lay differently than expected. Medium-weight. Very striking when worn with hair up, I ve had many compliments on them already!
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Verified Reviewer
05/30/2020
"My favorite"
Easily one of my favorite bracelets. The moon is a good medium size. You can t go wrong with this one! Links are soddered for durability, also so it won t catch as easy on delicate fabrics. Moon doesn t flip on my wrist with normal wear, stays in place. As always, I m very impressed with his work.
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Happy Crescent, Crescent Moon Garnet and Bone Pendant Bracelet
Verified Reviewer
05/27/2020
"Love them!"
Beautiful, highly-detailed handcrafted earrings! I havent seen anything like them before. I love the mysterious combination of Dark Bone, Garnet and silver. Id say they are a good medium-size earring, yet are still very light-weight. Get them if youve been pondering them.
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- Any
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Verified Reviewer
05/25/2020
"Lightweight and lovely."
I have had many compliments on this pair. They are both stylish and edgy and make a great addition to any collection.
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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Wardika comes from a village that specializes in bone carving, a traditional Balinese art that has been passed from generation to generation. When he was eighteen, he began to work as a bone carver and determined that he would become a master carver. Every day, he carefully studied and copied the techniques of the best carvers until he became their equal. Today, he earns a living and proudly supports his family with the sales of his unique carvings. He is able to give work to others in his community and hopes to teach this art to the next generation.
Wardika was a street vendor with an unpredictable income until he joined Novica and shoppers discovered his unique work. Now his Novica sales provide a stable income and he is able to employ artisan assistants to help produce his jewelry.
Made Wardika has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $4000.
Wardika and his family and his four assistants and their families are dependent upon the steady income that Novica provides.
Made provides for his three children and is deeply attentive to teaching them respect for the elders and the natural world.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Made Wardika provides for the education of his children.
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