Beautiful brass square metal choker that is made with the species Graphium decolor atratus found from the Philippines. A stunning swallowtail butterfly that is cream in color with stripes and dots of black and yellow and green highlights. Using the complete butterfly this butterfly is soldered to the square brass wire torc with an application of antiqued brass patina paint over the silver alloy. I have heated and formed this square brass wire popular to a generous 18-19 inch circumference with twists and scroll work curves. The pendant alone measures 11x9.5inches
Butterflies & Insects used in my pieces have been sustainably raised and bred on insect farms globally and play an important role in Conservation programs. Many governments and conservation programs (WWF & Nature Canada) teach sustainable practices of raising insects for economic purposes for livelihood rather than jobs that destroy rainforests such as slash and burn agricultural farming and logging. It is important to support such conservation programs that teach these sustainable economic alternatives.
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Product code: Popular Swallowtail Butterfly Brass Wire Necklace, Brass Torc, Real Butterfly Necklace