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Carved Cow Bone Pendant Necklace Handmade in Bali, "Peaceful Face"

This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The... more

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This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The pendant, which features the serene face of a man in meditation, 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.

  • 9 grams
  • 0.32 oz
  • 34 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
  • 13.5" min L - x 27.5" max L
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 3.2 cm L x 2.3 cm W x 0.8 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 1.3" L x 0.9" 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 Indonesiaicon info
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  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

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.

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Job Creator

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.

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Made Wardika has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $4000.

Profound Impact

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Wardika and his family and his four assistants and their families are dependent upon the steady income that Novica provides.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Made provides for his three children and is deeply attentive to teaching them respect for the elders and the natural world.

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This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Made Wardika provides for the education of his children.

 
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