MENS NECKLACE IN TRADITIONAL MAORI BONE
HAND-CARVED BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS
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The traditional Mens Bone Necklace is considered a good luck charm when worn and is also regarded as a fertility symbol. 
This Maori Carving measures approximately 50mm (2 inches) in length.
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There are many styles of men's bone necklaces available, however the Tiki (Mens Necklace) is a popular ancient symbol and is by far the least understood, so there are a number of legends around its meaning. Some say Tiki came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. Mens' Necklaces are also often depicted with webbed feet - suggesting a strong link to sea creatures.
The bone carvings for these mens necklaces are based on Maori designs, and have special significance as Maori previously had no written language, and 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. These artifacts were then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred objects or treasures, telling the history of tribes and taking on the spirits of past great leaders and men who had worn such necklaces.
It is believed that a mens bone necklace worn with respect or given and received with love, take on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. It becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time & distance. A men's necklace carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a powerful and great treasure.
Every men's necklace 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 Mens Necklace .
