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He would listen to the sounds wash over him and feel the air flow through the trees and watch them wave at him and crackle as they did so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple seeds (or helicopters as he and his family called them) were amazing natural forms of entertainment. He and his brother and cousins would play with them for long periods of time throwing them into the air and chasing them around as they twisted and wound their way back down. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it came to items to choose for casting, this natural object sprang to mind right away. It's was the perfect way to capture this childhood feeling of wonder and excitement of the natural world—which, we believe, many of us can relate to. And, we also learned that these are called samaras during this process and that the seeds contained inside are edible for many species of North American maples! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated not to be perfect, but rather show the slightly worn look that these little helicopters are given on their trips down to the ground, we hope you find this one-of-a kind piece as whimsical and lovely as we do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Size: Pendant: 2.5\" (62mm) x 0.625\" (17mm) \/ Necklace: 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Material: Bronze with Sterling Silver Bail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allegory Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44789679816920,"sku":"Cast-Bronze-Samara-1","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/4262\/0548\/files\/IMG_2234.jpg?v=1713645087"},{"product_id":"cast-bronze-pendant-necklace-by-allegory-gallery-sliced-peach-pit","title":"Cast Bronze Pendant Necklace by Allegory Gallery — Sliced Peach Pit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCast Bronze Pendant Necklace by Allegory Gallery — Sliced Peach Pit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis item is part of our Cast by Allegory Gallery collection. 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If you love different, we think you'll love this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece in the Cast by Allegory Gallery collection is one-of-a-kind. It was created during a multiple-day process that includes finding the natural object, preparing it for casting, attaching it to a wax tree, pouring investment, burning out the natural object in a kiln overnight, pouring the molten bronze, and hand-finishing the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Size: Pendant: 1.375\" (34mm) x 0.625\" (17mm) \/ Necklace: 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Material: Bronze with Sterling Silver Bail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allegory Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44789746532568,"sku":"Cast-Bronze-PeachPit-1","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/4262\/0548\/files\/IMG_2239.jpg?v=1713645883"},{"product_id":"cast-bronze-pendant-necklace-by-allegory-gallery-cardamom-seed-pod","title":"Cast Bronze Pendant Necklace by Allegory Gallery — Cardamom Seed Pod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCast Bronze Pendant Necklace by Allegory Gallery — Cardamom Seed Pod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis item is part of our Cast by Allegory Gallery collection. 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