FOSSILIZED WALRUS TUSK AND SILVER PENDANT - HUMMINGBIRD II

This necklace captures our beloved hummingbird in exuberant flight. Hand carved fossilized walrus tusk Sterling Silver wings and setting Width 1 1/4" x Height 1 1/2" (approx) This pendant is sold without a chain Matching earrings Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.Hummingbird Jewelry -Fossilized Ivory Hummingbird Pendant Hummingbirds have enchanted humans throughout history. The Aztecs wore hummingbird talismans to symbolize vigor and energy. They also believed fallen warriors would return as hummingbirds and butterflies. Hummingbirds have always fascinated us earth bound humans, who are left to gaze in wonderment as they zip about overhead. Our unique hummingbird jewelry is a nod to these thrilling flyers.The body of the hummingbird is carved by hand from fossilized walrus ivory, which is some 500-3,000 years old. The native Yupik of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska have the exclusive right to gather the fossilized walrus ivory we use in our designs. This precious ancient material is an