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Tamandua Pendant

The tamandua is really an anteater species and amkes for a unique accessory. These Central American animals are found most of their lives in the trees. Carved from a single tagua nut, or vegetable ivory, this fine pendant displays the intricate markings of this beautiful noctural mammal of the neo-tropical forest.

• Tribe: Wounaan
• Size: 2 1/4″ (5.75 cm) across
• Artist: C. Carpio