{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-artisanal-bone-bracelet-elephant-panel-multi-strand-beading-1950s","title":"Vintage Hand-Carved Artisanal Bone Bracelet – Elephant Panel, Multi-Strand Beading – 1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis extraordinary vintage bracelet is an absolute heirloom-quality piece of wearable art. Each section is meticulously carved by hand from natural bone and strung with multiple rows of polished bone beads. The centerpiece features a detailed elephant carved within a latticework panel—an iconic mid-century artisan motif symbolizing strength, wisdom, and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis bracelet comes from an inherited private collection, and it reflects an era when jewelry was crafted—not manufactured. The entire piece is hand-assembled, using traditional threading techniques between the carved panels. The bracelet closes securely with its original carved bone stick-lock closure, a historic clasp style no longer commonly made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rare and authentic collector’s find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hand-carved bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mid-century (1950s–1970s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Carved elephant centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Multi-strand bone beads, artisan hand-threaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Carved bone stick closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Fits approx. size 7 wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter when shaped:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approx. 4.79 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Beautiful vintage condition with age-appropriate patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis bracelet is the kind of statement piece that stands alone. Pair with gold, natural textiles, linen, or a black evening look. It carries history, artistry, and storytelling on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Note\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage carved bone jewelry is highly sought after because this craftsmanship is no longer produced today. Pieces with animal and architectural motifs—especially elephants—are the most collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is an authentic, vintage, estate-sourced bone piece. No modern harvesting. No ivory. This is sustainable, historic material, preserved and passed down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353547845872,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20251128_171539.jpg?v=1764379439","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-hand-carved-artisanal-bone-bracelet-elephant-panel-multi-strand-beading-1950s","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}