Grey Sloth Tagua Necklace

Treat yourself to a small piece of Panama with this grey sloth necklace, carved by hand from the seed known as vegetable ivory. Its grey and white striped fur is carved in fine lines, and it hangs from the black cord by its cream colored arms. It makes a thoughtful gift for sloth fans or anyone who enjoys handmade jewelry. It comes on a black waxed cord with a clasp, so it is ready to wear.

Tagua is the seed of a palm that grows in the rainforests of Central and South America. Once dried, the inside turns hard, smooth and creamy white, much like ivory, which is why it is called vegetable ivory. The seeds are gathered after they fall to the forest floor, so no tree or animal is harmed. Indigenous carvers in Panama's rainforest, most of them Wounaan and Emberá, shape each piece with hand tools, then sand it, polish it and paint it by hand with fine inks, so no two pieces are ever alike. We supply our carvers with artist grade inks that are certified non-toxic.

Founded in 1991, TraderBrock celebrates the handcraft of Latin America's indigenous peoples. We work with Guna, Wounaan and Emberá artisans we know by name, and all profits go back into their communities for education, tools and the teaching of ancestral techniques.

Material: Tagua nut (vegetable ivory)
Made in: Panama
Cord: Black waxed cotton, 20 inches, with a lobster claw clasp and a 2 inch extender chain
Care: Keep dry, take off before swimming or showering, and wipe with a soft cloth
SKU: 22010503T