Carved Elk Antler Claw Necklace

This piece will belong in my personal collection after the long process of construction. The extinction of the Plains Grizzly the Plains Indian searched out different means of this mighty beast. I have read several ways to bend elk antler, one with urine and the other with white vinegar. I chose not to pee in a bucket and make the wife mad lol. Sections of antler mainbeam cut ,soaked, and trimmed to bend, then dried makes up a unusual necklace. Many hours go into this piece and I honor the Plains Indian lore of creating such works of art. But I still have to otter wrap the core to finish this Awesome piece...