{"product_id":"genuine-louisiana-alligator-scute-bone-necklace","title":"Genuine Louisiana Alligator Scute Bone Necklace | Natural Curiosity Jewelry","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGenuine Louisiana Alligator Scute Bone Necklace\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine piece of Louisiana natural history made wearable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual necklace features a genuine alligator scute — a naturally textured bone from the alligator's backbone — drilled and suspended from an adjustable cord. The broad bone pendant displays the distinctive porous texture, organic shape, and natural coloration that make every alligator scute unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlligators are deeply associated with Louisiana's landscape and culture and have long symbolized strength, resilience, survival, and connection to the natural world. Whether you're drawn to that symbolism or simply appreciate unusual natural-history jewelry, this necklace makes a wonderfully distinctive wearable curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Louisiana alligator scute\/backbone bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic natural animal material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural bone pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive porous texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilled and fitted with a metal hanging ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable knotted cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord color may vary according to availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth-tone cords may include black, cream, beige, brown, or similar shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach specimen is naturally unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variations in size, shape, coloration, texture, and markings are expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this necklace incorporates genuine animal material, the necklace you receive will not be identical to the representative photographs. Natural variations and imperfections are part of the character of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlligator imagery has traditionally been associated with strength, resilience, survival, protection, and connection to the natural world. This necklace is sold as natural-specimen jewelry and has not been represented by Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard as spiritually charged, blessed, or imbued with supernatural properties. Folklore and symbolism are presented for cultural and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Louisiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHandcrafted in \u003cb\u003eCut Off, Louisiana\u003c\/b\u003e, the preserved alligator foot is securely attached to a wooden handle to create a functional piece of Louisiana folk craft with unmistakable Bayou character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLouisiana Alligator Management \u0026amp; Conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLouisiana alligators are part of a carefully regulated conservation, farming, and harvest program administered by the \u003cb\u003eLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)\u003c\/b\u003e. Alligators used in the commercial industry are subject to identification, tagging, harvest, and other regulatory requirements designed to document legal harvests and support responsible management of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLouisiana's alligator industry also supports the farmers, processors, craftspeople, and other small businesses whose livelihoods are connected to this longstanding Louisiana tradition. The state's regulated management programs have helped make it possible for a thriving alligator population and a legal commercial industry to coexist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWant to learn more about how Louisiana manages wild and farm-raised alligators, including conservation, farming, harvests, tagging, and sustainability? Visit the official \u003cb\u003eLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wlf.louisiana.gov\/page\/alligator-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eAlligator Management | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eResponsibly Sourced by Mrs. Bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens sold in our shop. 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