Etched & Carved Bone - BEAR Bead!! This incredible bead is truly unique. The intricate carving was done by hand, making each unique in their own way!! This bead will add character to any of your creations. It is drilled top to bottom. Don't miss out!! This is a hand carved bear bead The material comes from domestic cow or buffalo bone; both are used as draft animals (for example, to plow muddy rice paddies) and are consumed as food. They are highly valued and are not dispatched only for their horns or bones; these have an incredibly small value compared with that of a living animal. Water buffalo and Ox bone are obtained after death, and since the cultures from which they are attained believe in utilizing the whole animal, nothing goes to waste, and thus the animal is honored more fully. NOTE: Images do not reflect number and size. Please see detail and table for information. Quantity: 1 Bead Material Type: Bone (Domestic Water Buffalo - Bubalus bubalis) Size: 20mm Color: Cream, Black Legend: The panda is a symbol of peace in China. Origin: China