Alvino Nastacio: Tagua Nut, Bear Gail Lucio The turquoise eyes

The turquoise eyes

These little critters were such a magnificent blend of beauty and craftsmanship

and piercing through obstacles

Dimensions: Length 2 1/4" X Width 1" X Height 1/2" Purchased

Alvino Nastacio: Tagua Nut, Bear Gail Lucio The turquoise eyesNah sta see oh First things first, tagua nut is actually an ivory like substance found inside the seeds of certain palm trees. It's a sustainable and eco friendly alternative to elephant ivory, so major bonus points for that! Now, about the carving itself it's truly incredible. The level of detail is astounding, from the intricately carved fur to the lifelike facial expression. Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they