Taraluna - Fair Trade, Organic & Green Gifts Beautiful Heirloom Quality Hand Carved Tagua Ornaments (Grizzly Bear) Beautiful craftsmanship, sustainable materials, Fair Trade practices - the perfect combination! These animal ornaments are beautiful and come in their own little box to keep them safe when not on display. The ornaments are carved from Tagua nuts - also known as "vegetable ivory" which is a sustainable and eco friendly substitute for elephant ivory. The nuts are harvested from the rainforest floor in South America. Each seed is covered by a dark brown skin. Once the skin is removed a hard, smooth core is revealed and is perfect for carving. The craftsmanship of these beautiful hand carved items is exquisite - they are heirloom quality and will be treasured for years to come. Fair Trade artisans in Ecuador transform the nuts into beautiful figurines, ornaments and jewelry. Fair Trade and Handmade, these ornaments make a perfect gift!