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Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Whales from Indonesia, "Loving Whales"

A pair of loving whales swim together in this pendant necklace, hand-carved from... more

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A pair of loving whales swim together in this pendant necklace, hand-carved from bone. Made Wardika designs this Indonesian necklace in order to provide for his loving family.

  • 9 grams
  • 0.32 oz
  • 35 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
  • 13.75" min L - x 27.5" max L
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 7.8 cm H x 3.5 cm W x 0.6 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 3.1" H x 1.4" W x 0.2" D

  • Cow bone, stainless steel, leather cord
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Adjustable
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Indonesia.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
Gift Info
  • Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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Renee

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07/18/2021

"Looks even better in person"

Ive gotten many compliments on this pendant. The details are great; a fantastic reminder of a trip swimming with humpbacks.

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Lisa 99801

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11/08/2020

"Special gift from friend"

I am a mom of an only child. An amazing adult now. But I was a single mom and it was hard. My friend reminds me that it symbolizes and reinforces my strength through the challenges of those days when my son was small and depended on me alone.

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Robert

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02/04/2017

"Whale pendant"

Bigger than I expected it to be. Its very nice. Will be a great surprise for my wife on Valentines Day.

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Wife
  • Occasion: Valentine's Day

Tamra

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11/01/2016

"Beautiful Necklace!"

I love this necklace! Its really beautiful and the detail is amazing! Made Wardika is an amazing artist! Weve bought several necklaces from him and love all of them!

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Sheila

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03/04/2024

"Beautiful necklace"

I love wearing this necklace! I bought this for myself as I am an Aquarian. I love the detailed work!

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Joanna

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02/16/2024

"Beaufiful Valentines Gift"

I saw these earrings and told my husband he was getting them for me for Valentines Day. LOL! He thought they were beautiful too! They are even more lovely in person. They are well made an so pretty! Love them so much!

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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.

Job Creator

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.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

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

Profound Impact

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.

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

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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