Jaguar Tagua Necklace and Earring Set

Looking for a gift with a story behind it? This jaguar necklace and earring set was carved by hand in Panama from tagua, the seed of a rainforest palm. The curled up jaguar pendant sits between rust red and black beads, and a small climbing jaguar hangs from each earring. Wear them together for a matched look, or wear each piece on its own.

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: Grey cord strung with beads
Earrings: Metal ear wires
Care: Keep dry, take off before swimming or showering, and wipe with a soft cloth
SKU: 21091406E