The recurrent theme of dragons in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity as the guardian of the gods. Therefore, in Bali, dragons are considered protective creatures. Made Wardika carves the intricate image of bone. It is worn on a necklace of dark brown leather.
13 grams
0.46 oz
Cord length: 34 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
Cord length: 13.5" min L - x 27.5" max L
Cord width: 2 mm
Cord width: 2 mm
Pendant: 7.5 cm L x 2.6 cm W x 0.6 cm D
Pendant: 3" L x 1" W x 0.2" D
Cow bone, leather cord, stainless steel bale
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Length is adjustable
Sliding knot
Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
Made in Indonesia.
Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
I love the details on this dragon pendant. I gave it to my brother who is born in the year of the dragon and he loves it! Thank you to Made Wardika for creating such a wonderful pendant.
Best Uses
Best for wearing against a dark shirt for beautiful contrast
I find it very interesting in the ability to create such beautiful carved detail using bone. This artisan does many artistic pieces using this method which I absolutely love. Not something you see regularly. I've purchased a few of his pieces and love them all.
This is a gorgeous dragon pendant, and is actually a little larger than I thought it would be. This wasn't an issue for me because I still love it and have just worn it for the first time...truly stunning!
This carved bone dragon pendant is a work of art. The artistry and intricacy defy imagination. It's a large piece and never fails to gather compliments, yet it's lightweight and very easy to wear. It's so versatile, I have mixed it with casual clothes and then changed to a silver chain for dressier occasions as well. I wish to thank Made Warlike for all the talent and care he poured into the creation of this very special dragon.
Hello,first off the speed of delivery and the comunication from the seller was perfect (probably one of the best i ever saw )
It arrived in around 4-5 days well paqued (thou the paquage was slightly crushed at one side)
There was a card from the seller and some extras quite nice .
But trouble start with the pendant itself : First the product was curved and not a little bit ,granted for a bone product it's hard to make it perfect straight .
But the curvature is quite prononced and it's curves outward (making it even more ovious)
Another smal negative point is the colors is less white then on the picture it's more of a yellow white instead of a pure white.
In total the delivery and communication was amazing,but the product was les quality then expected thou somewhat acseptable considering it's a bone product
Bought this item as a Christmas/Birthday gift (to come) for my nephew, who likes all things dragon. Have not yet given it to him --- may even decide to keep it for myself! The carving is very detailed and intricate, but the back is smooth, and the cord is adjustable, so will be the perfect length for anyoccasion. I am well-pleased with this as a gift and the price was really GREAT!!
I purchased this piece because I'm very fond of the dragon motif, and this carved dragon didn't disappoint. The carving is lovely. However, it came on a thin double brown leather cord (unlike the photo online) that is very short without an obvious way to open it, and it's impossible to get it over my head. I'll have to cut it and put it on a different cord or chain. This is why I didn't give the piece 5 stars.
I bought this as a gift for my daughter as a "you're doing a great job, I'm proud of you gift" and she LOVES it. She keeps picking it up and looking at it and admiring the wonderful detail and the personality of the dragon. Truly a beautiful piece of wearable art. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world and I look forward to acquiring another piece from you in the future.
Warmest Regards,
Chris R.
This pendant exceeded all my expectations. The carving is intricate and very high quality. Beautiful colour which will only get better with use. I highly recommend this artisan.
“My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
“My name is Made Wardika and I was born and raised in Tampaksiring, Bali. My family’s small house is surrounded by farm fields filled with the beautiful Bali scenery.
“I am the second of three siblings and I started working when I was 11 years old to pay for school due to my family’s economic situation. While I was in junior high, I became a woodcarver and kept practicing that craft until I finished high school. After graduating, I painted and decorated carved wood pieces. Then I learned to carve horn, bone and wood.
“At 25, I got married and had two sons and a daughter. Being a father is not easy and we’ve gone through many happy and sad moments. We went through a difficult time when my daughter fell ill and had to be hospitalized while my wife was pregnant with our third child. I prayed to God and believed he had a wonderful plan for us.
“Being responsible for my small family has encouraged me to work harder. I decided to join Novica in the hopes that it would help expand my venture and help my children to go to school and provide for their daily needs. My wife and a few family members have helped me in this venture. We create jewelry like rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces from materials like horn, bone, bead and wood. We only use traditional tools like scissors, hammers, knives and chisels. My village also has artisans who make jewelry, but I design unique pieces which are inspired by Bali’s art, culture and traditions.”
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