Etched & Carved Bone - MERMAID w/ Freshwater PEARL Centerpiece Bead!! This incredible bone bead is truly unique. The intricate carving and etching (with India ink a permanent process) was done by hand making each unique in their own way!! This mermaid is etched in a seated position with a freshwater pearl in her hands. This bead will add character to any of your creations. It is drilled behind the head so that it could be used as a centerpiece or even a stunningly simple pendant. Don t miss out!! This is a hand carved and etched mermaid centerpiece bead The material comes from domestic cow or buffalo bone; both are used as draft animals (for example to plow muddy rice paddies) and are consumed as food. They are highly valued and are not dispatched only for their horns or bones; these have an incredibly small value compared with that of a living animal. Water buffalo and Ox bone are obtained after death and since the cultures from which they are attained believe in utilizing the whole animal nothing goes to waste and thus the animal is honored more fully. NOTE: Images do not reflect number and size. Please see detail and table for information. Quantity: 1 Centerpiece Bead Material Type: Bone (Domestic Water Buffalo - Bubalus bubalis) Size: 60x32x5mm Color: Cream Brown Legend: what a wonderful gift Origin: China