Jewelry Bone Scuba Diving and Surf Jewelry Hammerhead Shark Necklace
Maori Hammerhead Shark Necklace.
Reference ID = 1.81
Every Maori bone carving comes with a waxed braid cord with bone toggle detail along with woven native flax presentation case designed to show the traditional styling and beauty of the carving.
Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling of the meaning of the Maori carving and a little about the Maori people.
All prices include Worldwide Airmail Insured Delivery.
This Maori carving measures approximately 55mm (2 1/4 inches) in length.
The ocean has always been the dominant force for the Maori people who traveled huge distances in their long canoes and lived on the bounty of the tropical waters. They had a great respect for the animals of the sea.
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.
All have a story or meaning behind their design.
NZPacific Maori ocean themed jewelry is popular among scuba divers and marine enthusiasts.