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Bone Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant Necklace Indonesia, "Nighttime Owl"
This amazing pendant necklace features a handcrafted design by Indonesia's Made Wardika. The shape of an owl is carved into a medallion of bone, surrounded by sterling silver motifs and topped with an amethyst stone of over one carat. Hanging from a leather cord, this pendant captures the magnificent beauty of a forest during the nighttime.
- 9 grams
- 0.32 oz
- Cord length: 35 cm min L - x 70 cm max L
- Cord length: 13.75" min L - x 27.5" max L
- Cord width: 2 mm
- Cord width: 2 mm
- Pendant: 5 cm H x 3.3 cm W x 0.7 cm D
- Pendant: 2" H x 1.3" W x 0.3" D
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.
Wardika began working at the age of eight, first painting and then carving exquisite images in bone. He sat for days on end to do his work and, as a result, has developed health problems. About two years, ago he began to have trouble with his spinal nerve. He was only able to stand or walk for minutes at a time and this left him unable to work. Therapy and natural healing have eased the condition but he has developed a phobia about soft mattresses. He will only sleep on very hard mattresses as he is afraid of becoming paralyzed and permanently disabled. He draws strength from his family, works at therapy and struggles to return to normal while fighting an ongoing battle with his phobia.
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.
Made Wardika has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $4000.
Wardika and his family and his four assistants and their families are dependent upon the steady income that Novica provides.
Made provides for his three children and is deeply attentive to teaching them respect for the elders and the natural world.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Made Wardika provides for the education of his children.
"Different and beautiful"
I love owls and the moon, so this is perfect for me. The carving is nicely detailed and the silver frames it nicely. I get lots of compliments on the pendant!
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"Wife Loves The Pendent"
When my wife received the owl pendent she was amazing. She couldn't believe how detailed it was and how and delicate item could have been make with such kind and passion. My wife looked at it for hours and her friends and family were just as amazed in the hand crafted pendant. We had told them where we had got the pendant and must check out all the amazing works on Novica.com
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Because I love her
"Exquisite Carving"
Delicate and precise, this lovely pendant is making quite an impression on those who see it. I love it, and apparently, so does everyone else!
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: birthday
"Just Beautiful!"
I love this pendant. The craftsmanship is wonderful. I wore it for the first time today and received many compliments.
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Made Wardika Carved bone and leather jewelry
“My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
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