This pendant has been carved from buffalo bone encompassing traditional New Zealand Maori design. Hand Carved Turtle Design Buffalo Bone Necklace Pendant: Approx. 2" long, Cord Necklace: Approx. 28" long (Adjustable) This is a beautifully hand-crafted pendant made of natural white buffalo bone. Black polyester cord necklace has an adjustable sliding knot to adjust the necklace into any desirable length. Wear it close to your neck as a choker or longer as a pendant/necklace. The turtle has few predators, which gives it an innocent energy. This also increases its lifespan, and so holds the symbolic meaning for longevity in many cultures. This is highly symbolic. It indicates the turtle is a symbol of longevity, endurance, persistence, and the continuation of life (sometimes against incredible odds). Guaranteed fast shipping!