Olive Wood Hand Carved Cross Necklace pendant ornament - Bethlehem The Holy Land

Imported Genuine Olive wood Cross - Hand carved in Israel the Holy Land - is a top quality pendant /ornament. Hang it, wear it, or carry it with you. The item pictured is exactly the one you’d receive! Medium Size : 2-1/2 inches tall x 1-3/4 inches wide x 3/8 inch thick Made of olivewood grown in Bethlehem, carved by craftsmen in Bethlehem from a single piece of wood pruned from the olive wood trees that have scattered the landscape around Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, since biblical times. Unique due to the variations in the grain of the wood - A beautiful and meaningful keepsake, to keep for yourself or to give as a gift, as a token for someone new to the faith or who is receiving a special sacrament. ''The wood from the Tree of Life, those who grasp it will experience eternal Happiness...'' Proverbs 3:18 Olive trees are indigenous to the Holy Land and are treasured because the oil from their fruit has been used for religious rites since biblical times. The olive wood used is of the highest quality and is distinctive for its dark lines. It comes only from olive trees that are grown in the area between Shechem and Hebron that are not irrigated. The olive tree is a protected species in Israel and cannot be cut down. Once every two years the trees are pruned so that they bear fruit and it is from these prunings that these handcrafted pieces are made. The prunings are stored for almost 5 years until they are dry enough to carve.