2 x Fair Trade Ecuador Tocte Nut

2 x Fair Trade Ecuador Tagua Nut Rainforest Huge Seed Tocte (ANDEAN WALNUT) Price is for 2 of these rare nuts The nut is drilled through so it can be threaded. Dimensions A Tocte seed bead has a diameter of approx. 30-40mm. It is about the size of a walnut and also has a similar shape. The seed bead is brown with black lines. Tocte seed beads come from the rainforests of Peru and Ecuador. These are from an Ecuadorian NGO who produce sustainable harvests, providing much needed income for local people and help keep ancient traditions alive. Please note: This is a natural product. Irregularities in shape and color can occur and are not a quality defect. Dimensions:approx. 30-40mm (per piece) Weight:approx. 9 grams Quantity:2 piece Colour:brown, black Shape:walnut Number of cord holes:1 Material: Dried Nut Background The Tocte nut (Juglans neotropica) or Andean walnut, locally known by the names of nuez del Nogal or nuez del Tocte, is an exquisite Andean nut and is highly prized in crafting and jewellery making The harvesting, cleaning, drying and nut extraction requires much effort and dedication because it is possibly one of the toughest nuts in existence. It is so strong that it is often used for different crafts that are also very sporadic and at risk of disappearing. For more information on the Andean Walnut or Tocte tree see here:https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/tocte-nut/