Silver Arthur Tiger Claw Replica Pendant

Arthur was the beloved white tiger of the Animal Park at the Conservators Center, and one of the most famous exotic animals in North Carolina history. He arrived in 2008 as a malnourished three-month-old cub, just 19 pounds, seized by government authorities from a neglectful situation. He grew into something extraordinary: expressive, playful, and possessed of blue-green eyes that held both childlike wonder and a soft intelligence. Arthur was a storybook figure, and he acted like he knew it.

In 2012, Arthur ran for President of the United States. With his own campaign website, bumper stickers, and a full White House Cabinet drawn from his fellow residents, Thomas Lion as VP, Savannah Leopard as Secretary of State, and the servals recruited as his Secret Serval Service, Arthur campaigned on wildlife conservation and a manned mission to Mars, though he kept getting distracted thinking about muffins. His social media presence, crafted by his devoted caretaker over ten years, built genuine public affection for a tiger who reminded thousands of people why wild animals matter.

Beyond politics, Arthur’s most celebrated chapter was his friendship with Kira Lioness. The two bonded across their enclosure wall before eventually sharing the same space, becoming physical therapists for each other, their unlikely companionship inspiring a children’s book. Arthur passed away in 2019. The grief at the Animal Park was real and deep.

The White Tiger Claw Replica Pendant.

Cast from a mold of an authentic discarded tiger claw sheath, this pendant is handcrafted in solid Silver Clay, a bright, classic metal with timeless elegance.

• Size: approximately 1.5″ from top to bottom, .75″ at widest point
• Weight: 25-28 grams
• Findings: Silver-Plated findings included
• Cord: Dark Brown Cotton Cord, 20″, included
• Each piece is made to order. No two are identical.

Ethically produced: No animals are harmed in making this pendant.

Supports conservation: Each purchase supports the Animal Park at the Conservators Center.

Please note: Images showcase past productions and are representative of what you will receive.

He was one of a kind. So is every pendant made in his honor.