Jewelry Maori Bone Carving Tiki Large Tiki Bone Carving
Tiki: Symbol of Knowledge, Symbol of Fertility, Good Luck Charm.
Reference ID = B297
Every Maori pendant is carved by hand and 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 large Tiki carving is approximately 100mm (4 inches) in length with striking New Zealand Paua shell inlay detail.
The Tiki is a very ancient symbol and is by far the least understood so there are a number of legends in relation to is meaning to the Maori people.
Some say the Tiki came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. He is also often depicted with webbed feet which suggests a strong link to the creatures of the sea.
Tiki was respected as the teacher of all things and the wearer of this symbol is therefore seen to possess clarity of thought, loyalty, great inner knowledge and strength of character.
The Tiki is regarded as a good luck charm when worn and also regarded as a fertility symbol.
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.
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