Tagua Pod before the seeds are removed and polished

Tagua seeds are also known as vegetable ivory as the seeds are very similar in structure to elephant ivory and can also be carved into jewelry, chess sets and scrimshaws. The South American ivory nut palm (Phytelphas aequatorialis) translates as elephant plant, although the natives refer to it as the Tagua Tree. The spiny female palm seed pod weighs up to 80 lbs., and may have upwards of 40 to 80 of these encased beautiful nuts or seeds that when polished and cleaned make a wonderful worry stone or paper weight. This is a natural rain forest product that can generate five times the artisan income than banana plantations or cattle ranches – therefore the purchase of Tagua Seeds is an ecological incentive for preserving the rain forests.

TA-28191T Tagua Seeds are sold in sets of 12 assorted seeds Some are in solid colors and others have retained the natural skin of the seed

Detail of a seed with the natural skin

NEW! TA3000 Triki Game ( 3-D tic tac toe) Natural Tagua Seeds Includes Handwoven Basket

NEW! TOT-005 BW Small gourd painted with burgandy and black Approx. 4"H x 3"D

NEW! TOT-006 NV Medium gourd painted with green and black Approx. 6"H x 4"D