NOVICA No Stone .925 Sterling Silver Bone Wood Linen Men's Pendant Necklace 'Marquesa Tattoo'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: From the Pertiwi Collection, this necklace depicts a fatu hiva, a traditional tattoo from the Marquesa Islands. The stylized frigate bird is carved from bone and set in an ebony wood pendant. Textured silver attaches it to a black linen cord. Because each pair is individually handcrafted from natural materials, slight variations are to be expected. .925 Sterling silverAbout our Artist: Latest Update I used the name of ‘Pertiwi Collection’ because Ibu Pertiwi is a national personification of Indonesia, the Mother Nature of Indonesia, explains Wayan Sriani, the Balinese mother who created the Pertiwi Collection. “My designs were inspired by American world travelers Warren and Robin when they sailed to Bali. Warren and Robin had studied silversmithing since 1970 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and they cruised around the world on a small sailboat, living and working with non-industrialized artisans. Using traditional materials that were beautiful but environmentally responsible, they sold jewelry that they made themselves on their boat. They shared their experiences with indigenous peoples that they encountered as they sailed around the world. They also instilled their ethical design concepts that utilize the beauty of nature.” Original Artisan Story Contemporary style meets primitive design in this environmentally conscious collection of statement jewelry. Natural materials are found on land or washed up from the sea--bamboo, sea glass, coconut shell, bone and horn. Combined sparingly with sterling silver, bamboo becomes a one-of-a-kind ring, tumbled sea glass becomes a simple and elegant pendant, shells become stamps that create patterns in...

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Pertiwi Collection to craft this item
• Unique & Thoughtful Gift: This beautifully crafted statement jewelry makes a memorable, meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations—or just for you and is elegantly packaged in a handmade jewelry pouch, ready to gift or preserve as a treasured and cherished keepsake.
• Care instructions & product details: S-hook or hook clasp