2008: Digging through the web I've just discovered vegetable ivory and the tagua nut. See links below:"Tagua, also known as corozo, is a name used for the tagua nut in the South American rainforest. When dried out, it can be carved as an ivory replica." Source
Ecuadorian Tagua Nuts Link
Tagua: The Vegetable Ivory Substitute Link
Is it a poodle? A german shepherd? Link
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Hi There,
If you like Tagua (vegetable ivory), you should take a look at our web site at http://www.pueblito.ca for some examples of jewelry made out of this great material.
Thanks!
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