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Handcrafted Floral Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali, "Spying Jaka Tarub"

Product ID: 306507

For this striking pendant necklace, Balinese artisan Made Wardika draws inspiration from the Javanese story of Jaka Tarub. Jaka Tarub is a legendary... more

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For this striking pendant necklace, Balinese artisan Made Wardika draws inspiration from the Javanese story of Jaka Tarub. Jaka Tarub is a legendary figure who is said to have spotted seven angels in a wood, using his wiles to capture and eventually marry one of them. Adorning the wearer on an adjustable length of leather cord, the pendant of this necklace is hand-carved of bone, depicting Jaka Tarub's face as he emerges from the leaves.

  • 10 grams
  • 0.35 oz
  • Length: 15.75"
  • Length: 15.75"

  • Cowbone, stainless steel, leather cord
  • Avoid contact with water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Adjustable
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
  • Product ID: 306507

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Made Wardika
Made Wardika

Bali and Java

Carved bone and leather jewelry

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Bethany

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Apr 21, 2025

Detailed carving”

This is a sensitive carving and makes for an interesting detail when wearing.

Detailed carving great story behind it sweet face. Interesting object that invites queries
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robin

From Tennessee

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Sep 04, 2020

carving is wonderful”

Very well carved and pendant is nicely sized. I do put these on a silver chain. Very happy.

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Anne

From Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Jul 24, 2025

One of my favorite pairs!”

My son chose the necklace version of this as my birthday gift last year - to represent me and him. I loved it and later found the earrings. I love the earrings even more! They are also a big hit with a board where I am a member. One of their functions is running a sea turtle hospital, and everyone loves these. Ive acquired a few other pairs of sea turtle themed earrings, but these remain my favorite.

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Moving On Up

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

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.

Job Creator

Job Creator

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.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Made Wardika has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $4000.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Wardika and his family and his four assistants and their families are dependent upon the steady income that Novica provides.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Made provides for his three children and is deeply attentive to teaching them respect for the elders and the natural world.

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Made Wardika provides for the education of his children.

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