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Men's Bone
149 items
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Totem Feathers, Men's Unique Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
White Dragon Guardian, Hand Carved White Dragon Pendant & Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Serene Repose, Hand Carved Bone and Sterling Silver Face Ring
US Ring Size: 5,6,8,9,10,11,12
Buana
$56.99 Wholesale$59.99$56.99 -
White Owl Family, Artisan Crafted Owl Family Pendant on Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Angel Wing, Hand Carved Angel Wing Men's Necklace on Black Leather
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
The Serene Moon, Folk Art-Inspired Moon-Themed Sterling Silver Wrap Ring
Buana
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Hook Me Up, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Bali Turtle, Sawo Wood and Bone Turtle Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$16.19 Wholesale$17.99$16.19 -
Whale Tail, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Protective Dragon, Hand-Carved Bone Dragon Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.25"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Twin Dolphins, Carved Cow Bone Dolphin Themed Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Brave Eagle, Men's Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bird Necklace
Length: 1.6" x 0.3" W
Buana
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39 -
Lonely Dolphin, Dolphin Carved Bone Pendant Necklace on Black Cord
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Guard Dragon, Hand Carved Bone Pendant Necklace Dragon from Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Buddha Head III, Artisan Crafted Bone Pendant Necklace of Buddha Head
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Frolicking Whales, Leather Necklace with a Hand Carved Bone Whale Pendant
Length: 12.75"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Black Anchor, Anchor Motif Bone Stud Earrings from Bali
Length: 0.4" x 0.4" W x 0.1" D
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Eagle Horns, Adjustable Eagle-Themed Hand-Carved Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Swimming with Mother, Handcrafted White Turtle Pendant and Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Dreamy Night, Moon-Inspired Folk Art-Themed Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Buana
$66.49 Wholesale$69.99$66.49 -
Handsome Whale, Carved Whale Cow Bone Pendant on Black Cotton Necklace
Length: 15.75"
Novica Indonesia Market Picks
$12.74 Wholesale$14.99$12.74 -
Mighty Sun, Leather Slavic Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Star Tower, Celtic Design Carved Bone Pendant Necklace on Leather Cord
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Jubilant Sunlight, Folk Art Sun-Themed Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Bali
Buana
$56.99 Wholesale$59.99$56.99 -
Stable Freedom, Hand-Painted Brown Feather Pendant Necklace from Bali
Ayu Ary
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Eagle Trio, Handcrafted Eagle-Themed Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
White Bali Octopus, White Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Spirit of the Elephant, Artisan Crafted Brown Elephant Necklace in Leather and Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Guardian Owl, Owl Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord from Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Sacred Tree, Leather Cord Necklace with Bone Tree of Life Pendant
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Warrior of the Sea, Hand-Carved Seahorse-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Ferocious Bull, Men's Handcrafted Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
The Dragonfly Moon, Artisan-Made Dragonfly-Themed Sterling Silver Domed Ring
Buana
$64.59 Wholesale$67.99$64.59 -
Friends and Brothers, Men's Braided Light Brown Leather Bracelet from Thailand
Length: 6.5"
Chaloemphon
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Word of Om, Om Motif Bone Stud Earrings Crafted in Bali
Length: 0.4" x 0.4" W x 0.1" D
Made Wardika
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Magic Night, Owl and Moon Bone Pendant Necklace Handmade in Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$21.59 Wholesale$23.99$21.59 -
Brown Owl Family, Leather and Bone Artisan Crafted Owl Pendant Necklace
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Snake, Hand Crafted Snake Necklace with Garnet
Length: 18"
Made Wardika
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Starlight Dimension, Fair Trade Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Neat Feathers, Feather Bone Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
$45.59 Wholesale$47.99$45.59 -
Buddha Head II, Buddha Head Necklace in Carved Cow Bone and Leather
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Bone Collector, Hand Carved Bone Skull Bead Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Made Wardika
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Night Wolf, Men's Bone Leather & Sterling Silver Wolf Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Tribal Wonder, Black and White Bone Stud Earrings from Bali
Length: 0.4" x 0.4" W x 0.1" D
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Sylvan Unison, Nature-Inspired Hand-Carved Decorative Box Made in India
Mohd Tanveer
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Pale Angel, Garnet and Sterling Silver Angel Wing Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Sunset Moon, Garnet and Sterling Silver Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Stellar Guardians, Handcrafted Sun and Moon Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$26.99 Wholesale$29.99$26.99 -
Thorny Dragon, Bone and Leather Dragon Pendant Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 11.5"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Thorny Devil, Hand Carved Indonesian Black Lizard Cow Bone Necklace
Length: 12.5"
Made Wardika
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Tail of the Whale, Leather Necklace with a Hand Carved Bone Whale Tail Pendant
Length: 15"
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Mermaid and Dolphin, Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Mermaid Dolphin Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Courageous Freedom, Hand-Painted Red and Yellow Feather Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Ethereal Angel, Garnet and Amethyst Angel Wing Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Owl at Home, Hand-Carved Owl and Cow Skull-Themed Men's Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Ethnic Elite, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Cross of Two Worlds, Leather Cord Pendant Necklace with Celtic Cross
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Owl Affection, Mother and Child Bone Owl Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Black Skull, Carved Bone Skull Pendant on Cord Handmade in Indonesia
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Loving Whales, Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Whales from Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Starry Night, Artisan Crafted Beaded Bracelet from Bali
Length: 6.25"
Made Wardika
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Angelic Love, Wing and Heart-Themed Amethyst Peridot and Silver Necklace
Made Wardika
$74.09 Wholesale$77.99$74.09 -
Sleeping Prince, Citrine and Cow Bone Silver Cocktail Ring
US Ring Size: 6,12,13
Buana
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Single Brown Braid, Thai Brown Leather Braided Men's Bracelet
Length: 6.5"
Chaloemphon
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Quiet Grandeur, Bone Signet Ring with a Natural Finish from Ghana
US Ring Size: 7,8,9
In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Earthy Combo, Brown Leather Coconut Fiber Cotton and Bone Braided Bracelet
Length: 8.25"
Anoop Rana
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Labyrinth Star, Bone pendant necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Wolf Howl, Wolf-Themed Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Desert Longhorn, Artisan Crafted Unisex Longhorn Theme Pendant Necklace
Length: 15"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Feather of Passion, Feather-Shaped Adjustable Pendant Necklace with Pear Garnet
Ayu Ary
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Cinnamon Braid, Cinnamon Brown Leather Braided Bracelet from Thailand
Length: 6.5"
Chaloemphon
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Snarling Dragon, Bone and Leather Dragon Pendant Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 12.25"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Demon King, Handmade Cow Bone and Leather Devil Skull Necklace from Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Viking Guide, Leather Viking Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Kumbhakarna Protection, Men's Traditional Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Buana
$127.49 Wholesale$149.99$127.49 -
Nature's Prince, Bone Pendant Necklace with Eagle and Wolf from Bali
Length: 21.25"
Made Wardika
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Harmonious Triquetra, Men's Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Triquetra Symbol
Made Wardika
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Celtic Trinity Knot, Men's Bone & 925 Silver Celtic Trinity Knot Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
King of Depths, Hand-Carved Kraken-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Stoic Eagle, Hand Made Bone Pendant Necklace Eagle from Indonesia
Length: 13.75"
Made Wardika
$23.39 Wholesale$25.99$23.39
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Excellent question! There is no simple test that can tell you whether an artisan hand-crafted your jewelry or not. No easy way to know if an item is handmade or factory-produced. But there are details that you can look out for, and hopefully a discerning eye will guide you right. First, look at materials. If a bracelet is made of leather with embossed detailing, or sterling silver with intricate carvings or stone settings, you are entering the realm of the handmade. If a bracelet is made from bone, or makes use of complicated beadwork, if there is evidence of welding or carving, then you can feel good about your purchase. Any true artisan will tell you: no two pieces of jewelry will come out identical if they are made by hand. Beware of sameness. Celebrate the idiosyncrasies of the artists hand and help preserve the techniques and traditions of the past.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Many traditional artisans employ the handcrafted techniques of their ancestors, which favored a slow, methodical approach in a small workshop, as opposed to mass production. Today, they preserve these methodologies while intentionally distinguishing their approaches from those of large factories. Respect for the environment, and for animal and human life drive the artwork itself. Natural materials are often a sign that a product is eco-friendly. Additionally, many artisans look for ways to reuse or recycle in their artwork. Some choose to repurpose old wood or fabric. Some recycle glass beads or up-cycle plastic and discarded paper. Others follow practices that conserve resources, like water and energy, and are mindful of the pollutants they release into the environment. Shopping from organizations that promote eco-friendly products is the best way to ensure that you are receiving a unique item that does not damage the world through its making.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
Featured Reviews
Wow!
The feathers are quite large and they are carved with great detail, you can see the care that went into these.
Creepy-Cute Bracelet
Each skull is about the size of a fingernail, but with intricately carved parts: you can even see sutures, mandible, and tiny teeth. This bone bracelet is beautiful and detailed.
Kathleen
Feb 25, 2017
Beautiful, skilled workmanship!
A realistic carved Thorny Devil lizard todem in beautiful black. It is carved on both sides, including bely scales .
Featured Artist
Made Wardika Carved bone and leather jewelry
"My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
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