POLYNESIAN BONE PENDANT
HAND CARVED BY NEW ZEALAND BONE ARTISTS
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Polynesian Bone Pendant styles are ancient symbols and there are a number of legends around their meaning. Some say the bone pendant carving design came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. Bone pendants are also often depicted with webbed feet - suggesting a strong link to sea creatures. The wearer of the bone pendant symbol is therefore seen to possess clarity of thought, strength of character, loyalty, and great inner knowledge.
The Polynesian bone carving pendants based on Maori designs, in particular, have special significance. Polynesian and New Zealand Maori had no written language, therefore tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept using fine arts and crafts - ranging from basket and cloth-weaving to complex wood, bone, shell and jade carving.
It is believed that polynesian bone carvings worn with respect or given and received with love take on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it, becoming a spiritual link between people spanning time & distance. A carving that has been worn by family or polynesian tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a powerful and great treasure.
These pendant artifacts were then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred objects or treasures.
Polynesian Bone Pendant carvings have a very special feel about them, unlike anything else you will ever experience. Their milky white appearance and soft flowing lines are just the start. Soft and warm to the touch yet the finish is like polished glass, they seem to blend with your body and become a part of you, especially when worn as a pendent against your skin. Over time bone pendant carvings absorb oils from your skin and change colour to a very light honey gold. The New Zealand Maori believe this to be the pendant taking on some of your spirituality or essence and thus truly becoming a part of the wearer.
Every Polynesian Bone Pendant purchased through NZ Pacific is presented with a braided or platted waxed braid cord, along with native flax bag woven to show the traditional styling and beauty of the carving.
Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling the meaning of the particular Bone Pendant.
