Dimensions = 80mm Long, 3.2 inches

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Bone carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more warlike native tribes around the world. Bone carvings by the New Zealand Maori are some of the most beautiful wearable art works available today and come in a wide variety of styles from very traditional pieces to the more contemporary or modern styles.

The twist carving with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such is regarded as the original eternity symbol in Maori tradition. The single twist carving in particular shows the joining together of two people for eternity. Even though they sometimes move away from each other on their own journeys, they will always come together again sharing their lives and blending to become one. It tells how the strength of a bond of friendship, loyalty and love will last forever.

Pendants, jewellery and various tools such as needles, spear tips and fish hooks made from bone developed into a fine art form with great importance being placed on every piece, many of which took years to make using stone tools.

All have a story or meaning behind their design.

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