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Cultured Pearl and Carved Bone Silver Necklace, "Protector"
Buana crafts an enchanting amulet necklace, combining cultured pearl and gleaming silver. It frames a portrait of Barong, meticulously carved by hand in bone. Also known as Bhoma, he represents the goodness that destroyed the evil Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a dance and his image is also hung on doors in Bali to ward off evil spirits.
.925 Sterling silver
- 11 grams
- 0.39 oz
- Cord: 47 cm L
- Cord: 18.5" L
- 3 mm W
- 3 mm W
- Pendant(s): 4.8 cm L x 3.3 cm W x 0.7 cm D
- Pendant(s): 1.9" L x 1.3" W x 0.3" D
- Sterling silver, cultured freshwater pearl, bone, polyester cord
- Combination finish
- Lobster claw clasp
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
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- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
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Halphas
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07/02/2020
"I cant explain how much I love this piece !!"
You can really tell it was hand carved...its perfect for anyday wear !
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Nancy
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11/24/2019
"Jewelry with something extra"
Instead of a lovely sleepy moon, this is an intricate representation of Bhoma smiling around his tusks......not only a beautiful piece of jewelry, but it makes me feel like I have a protective buddy on board.
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Patricia
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04/16/2018
"unique heirloom"
will be worn daily and share with friends so proud to own this piece
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: 'just because'
Angela
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05/15/2022
"Pretty"
These are very pretty earrings, but I had to return them because they were too heavy for my earlobes. If you have stronger earlobes than mine, these area great find.
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- Any time
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Letena
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05/15/2022
"My Very Favorite Piece of Jewelry!!!"
This bracelet is so Beautiful!!! I Love it so much when I opened the Beautiful package it took mg breath away Thank You so much you are such a Talented Artist!!!????????
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Valerie
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05/10/2022
"Beautiful but weak connection"
The piece is wonderfully carved and has what looks like a real gemstone but where it comes apart, the physics are not there for a tight closure.
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"When I began to work with Novica I started with nothing, I could barely support my family. Today I have a growing workshop, and a number of silversmiths work with me."
Preserving Traditions
Buana is a master silversmith. He designs and crafts his jewelry collection using a combination of traditional and modern jewelry making techniques. Buana and his silversmiths share their knowledge and train younger artisans that join the workshop.
Microcredit Financing
Buana has received 14 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2400 and the most recent for $7000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of natural gemstones and silver for his jewelry.
Caring for Children
When Buana first began to work, he was fearful that he would be unable to care for his first child. Now he proudly cares for two.
Enabling Education
Buana provides for the education of his two children.
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Update (May, 2019) "My name is I Wayan Buana. I was born in Sukawati, Bali in 1974. My father was a civil servant while my mother was a food seller.... read more
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