This nature-inspired pendant necklace is made using an intricate sand casting technique by master brassworkers in Kenya. The Artisans create a mold with sand and clay, then pour molten brass into the mold. Once the brass cools and hardens, they remove the pendant from the mold and add a brushed metal look using four different metal sandpapers!
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. As a company that does business in California, we are required by California Proposition 65 to inform the public when a Prop 65 listed chemical is present above a very low threshold. As of June 1, 2020, the state of California updated the law and further reduced the chemical limits. This piece is not currently compliant with the new limits. We are actively working with Artisan Business Partners to meet these new demands. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Noonday Collection follows the highest standards for maximum lead content traces in the U.S. You can be sure that the majority of our jewelry contains no more than 0.05% lead and 0.03% cadmium.
Brass will naturally oxidize over time. Use a polishing cloth to clean, polish and buff back to original shine.
Our Kenyan styles are created by talented metalworkers living in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. Artisans in Kenya have long been renowned for creating beautiful brass pieces. By harnessing these local craft traditions, the Artisan Entrepreneurs we partner with are creating dignified jobs for people in a vulnerable community—all while preserving their unique cultural heritage.
In creating items for our collection, Kenyan Artisans craft accessories that are elegant and friendly to the environment. By harnessing traditional brass casting and hammering techniques, the Artisans craft one-of-a-kind accessories with a timeless beauty.