-- NHANDERU PROTECTION KIT, handmade neckalaces by Tupi Guaraní artisan Emilia Tereguá --

Choker produced by artisan Emilia Marcolino Eloy, Tupi Guaraní ethnicity, wife of chief Lauro, Terena ethnicity, from the Tereguá village of the indigenous lands of Araribá in the city of Avaí, São Paulo state.

Araribá is an indigenous community formed by the Tupi Guaraní, Terena and Kaingang ethnic groups, remnants of the advanced land acquisition process for coffee, sugar cane, mate, livestock and later roads and railways that have existed since the arrival of European on the Brazilian coast, as they invaded the entire interior of São Paulo until the 19th century. 

This kit contains 3 necklaces as follows:
  • 1 necklace with "Peacock Eye" seeds, or popularly called "False Pau-Brasil" seed because of the resemblance to the tree explored in Brazilian colonial times that gave rise to the country's current name. Emilia used the seeds in a natural red color and harmonized them with "Ox Eye" seeds, which are also used in folk medicine for the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. "Ox Eye" seed is also known in traditional Brazilian communities as an amulet to ward off envy and the evil eye.
  • 1 necklace with "Goat's eye" seed, popularly recognized as a protective amulet, combined with "Ox Eye" seeds and "Soapbox" seeds. Soapbox tree is a native tree popular for its medicinal uses, such as a sedative, diuretic, antitussive, expectorant tonic and blood purifier and, as the popular name suggests, soapbox, an astringent, and antifungal use for washing clothes and bathing.
  • 1 string with mini "Goat's Eye" seeds and black beads, reminiscent of the famous Brazilian coral snake.
This is a handmade organic jewel, unique in our stock.

Country: Brazil
Region: Southeast
State: São Paulo
Ethnic Group: Tereguá / Tupi Guaraní
City: Avaí
Indigenous Land: Araribá
Material:  False Pau-Brasil seed and black beads.

Our aim is to create unique products with history, tradition, and quality combined with aesthetics, spirituality, techniques and ancient messages. Therefore, each Brasil Ancestral artwork comes with a certificate signed by the community or the artisans, guaranteeing a rare product made with great care and dedication.

By buying this necklace, you cooperate with the profits of its artisans and associate. Also, Brasil Ancestral allocates a percentage of our sales to make structural enhancements and give a better life quality for the conventional indigenous living in the Tereguá village.

MAINTENANCE:
  • Avoid getting wet and damp and sleeping with the product on your body;
  • Avoid contact with creams and perfumes;
  • Store in a dry, moisture-free place;
  • When storing and handling parts, take care not to scratch the parts or get tangled with other parts or places that can cause damage to you and to the art piece.
BECOME A SOCIAL PARTNER:
By purchasing this item, you are collaborating with the income of its artisans and indigenous communities. Also, Brasil Ancestral allocates a percentage of our sales to make structural enhancements and give a better life quality for the conventional indigenous living in the Tereguá village.

CHANGES AND RETURNS:
  • We accept returns and exchanges with the following criteria:
  • Contact us within 14 days of delivery.
  • Return items within a maximum of 30 days of delivery.
  • We do not accept cancellations.
  • Please contact us immediately if you have any problems with your order.
Due to their nature, the following items cannot be returned or exchanged unless they arrive damaged or defective:
  • Customized or made-to-measure orders.
  • Digital transfers.
  • Intimate garments (due to health/hygiene reasons).
RETURNS POLICY:
Buyers are responsible for shipping costs for returns. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

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Buyers are responsible for all applicable customs duties and import taxes.

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