NOVICA Artisan Handmade .925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Jaguar Colombia Animal Themed Painted Modern Wild Cat 'Courage Deity'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: Jaguars have been wandering the South American forests since ancient times, becoming a symbol of courage and exoticism. Fascinated by this majestic creature, Colombia???s Eden Family artisans create this sterling silver necklace depicting a jaguar with a polished finish and hand painted details.About our Artist: My name is Andres Eden and I am part of a family workshop that began thanks to my father. Seventeen years ago, he made the decision to come to Bogotá and embark on a specialized journey of artistic jewelry learning. Thanks to a significant training opportunity at a museum, he was able to study this discipline for 5 years. The initial years were very challenging as mastery in the reconstruction of pre-Hispanic pieces was required, which was quite difficult to achieve. With an ultimatum given at the museum, my father was able to reclaim his position as a master jeweler, creating the famous winged fish that represents the mythical union of two worlds: water and air. This piece gained significant recognition, solidifying his title as a master jeweler. Inspiration from nature came naturally; my father sought to achieve textures and realistic movement of fauna. Everything begins with observation and the ideation of the construction process from his skillful and creative mind. During this pursuit of perfection, he took a trip to the Amazon in search of ways to apply color. A curious encounter with a group of indigenous people who had natural markings of wonderful colors became the starting point for the application of color onto silver. This starting point was accompanied by numerous failed attempts to experiment with various paints. This moment marks...

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Eden Family to craft this item
• Unique & Thoughtful Gift: This beautifully crafted statement jewelry makes a memorable, meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations—or just for you and is elegantly packaged in a handmade jewelry pouch, ready to gift or preserve as a treasured and cherished keepsake.
• Care instructions & product details: Venetian / Box chain | Spring ring clasp | Combination finish