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Send to a friendBird-Themed Pinewood Pendant Necklace from Guatemala, "Messenger of Fortune"
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Delivery EstimateBy Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez, this necklace carries a message of fortune. The circular pendant is crafted of pinewood, hand-painted with the colorful image of a bird. The necklace circles the wearer with an adjustable length of faux leather cord.
- 3 grams
- 0.12 oz
- 34 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
- 13.5" min L - x 27.5" max L
- 3 mm W
- 3 mm W
- Pendant(s): 0.5 cm H x 3 cm Diam.
- Pendant(s): 0.2" H x 1.2" Diam.
- Pinewood, polyester cord
- Avoid contact with water
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Cord chain
- Adjustable
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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- Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
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