Tagua Nut

The tagua nut has an ivory-like color and texture, and is commonly known as "vegetable ivory." It grows on palm-type trees in clumps called cabezas, which take up to three years to mature. As this tree grows in the rainforest, purchase of tagua nut products can create a sustainable economy for the preservation of these forests.
 
Bear Fetish, CF232
Bear Fetish, CF232

Tugua Nut is a rain forest nut that is said to be the alternative to Ivory. It a very hard fiber and great detail can be achieved in the carving. Bear is the protector of the West.

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Squirrel Fetish, CF1B
Squirrel Fetish, CF1B

Here is a cute little tagua nut squirrel. This little guy is 1-5/8" long. The tagua nut grows in the rainforest, and is commonly used by the indian people there to carve the local birds and animals. The ancient ways continue - the native people here still exchange materials and ideas with the native people from down south.

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