- Mini carved tagua nut nativity figurines.
- Each figurine measures approx. 2" height, 2" length and 1" width.
- Includes 12 pcs.
- Handcarved from natural tagua nut. Tagua nut is also known as vegetable ivory due to the hard and dense nature of the nut.
- Made in Ecuador.
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Tagua nut is also called vegetable ivory. The nut has similar color to ivory and can be carved to resemble elephant ivory. The nuts are harvested from Tagua Palm. This nut creates a positive impact on the environment and also provides employemnt to artisans. Tagua palm is mainly grown in Ecuador and is popular for carved tagua nuts.
