Diving Whale | Tagua Figurine
Diving Whale Tagua Carving Figurine - Eco-Friendly Rainforest Art from Ecuador
Celebrate the ocean's gentle giants while supporting rainforest conservation with this stunning hand-carved diving whale figurine. Expertly crafted from tagua nuts—nature's "vegetable ivory"—this piece captures the graceful motion of a whale diving deep into the ocean depths, showcasing the remarkable skill of Ecuadorian artisans.
Each figurine is a testament to sustainable artistry, carved from renewable rainforest seeds that offer all the beauty of traditional ivory without any environmental harm. The natural coloring techniques using boiling, fermentation, burning, and inlay create rich, organic hues that enhance the nut's inherent beauty while preserving its authentic character. Like genuine ivory, your figurine will develop a gentle patina over time, making it even more beautiful with age.
Product Details:
- Eco-Friendly Material: Hand-carved from tagua nuts, known as "vegetable ivory"
- Sustainable Source: Made from renewable rainforest seeds that require no tree cutting
- Artisan Made: Crafted by skilled carvers working with Naya Nayon cooperative in Ecuador
- Dimensions: 3-1/4" high x 2-1/4" wide x 2" deep
- Natural Coloring: Colors achieved through traditional techniques like boiling and fermentation
- Aging Beauty: Will naturally antique and darken over time, like real ivory
- Fair Trade: Imported through fair trade practices supporting artisan livelihoods
- Conservation Impact: Purchase helps save rainforest acres and wildlife habitat
- Home-Based Artisans: Made by 23 local craftspeople working from their homes
- Training & Support: Artisans receive tools, materials, and skills development through Naya Nayon
About Naya Nayon: This Ecuador-based NGO fights poverty and deforestation by creating sustainable jobs that depend on forest conservation. Your purchase directly supports responsible forest management while providing dignified work for local artisans and their families.