Product Description
A hand-carved tagua nut animal figurine, made from vegetable ivory
Each tagua nut carving is a small, hand-carved figurine shaped from the nut of the tagua palm. Choose from dozens of designs, from whales, dolphins, and sea turtles to owls, elephants, and frogs, each carved by artisans in Bali, Indonesia.
Tagua nuts grow on palm trees in Ecuador. Once dried, the dense, creamy white nut takes on a look and feel close to ivory, which is why it is often called vegetable ivory. Carvers work each nut by hand, so every figurine varies slightly in shape, color, and detail.
Features
- Hand-carved from natural tagua nut
- Carved by artisans in Bali, Indonesia
- Dozens of animal and sea life designs
- Plant-based alternative to ivory
- Each carving is unique
Specifications
- Material: Tagua nut (vegetable ivory) from Ecuador
- Artisan / Maker: Hand-carved by artisans in Bali, Indonesia
- Design options: Sea life, including whales, dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles, octopus, seahorse, and narwhal, plus land animals and botanical designs
- Intended use: Display, collection, gifting
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the carving away from water and prolonged direct sunlight, which can dry out or discolor the natural nut.
FAQ
What is a tagua nut?
Tagua is the seed of a palm tree native to Ecuador. When dried, it becomes hard and ivory-colored, earning the name vegetable ivory.
Is tagua real ivory?
No. Tagua is entirely plant-based and contains no animal ivory.
Will my carving look exactly like the photo?
Each figurine is carved by hand, so the piece you receive may vary slightly in shape, color, and detail.
A hand-carved figurine in vegetable ivory, a small piece of artisan craft from the palm forests of Ecuador.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.