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The Polynesian Bone Necklace pictured above is approximately 40mm (1 1/2 inches) in length.
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Polynesian bone necklaces include a number of contemporary and more traditional designs including the Fish Hook, also called Hei Matau, which represents strength, prosperity, abundance, fertility and a great respect for the sea. It also is said to provide good luck and safety when traveling over water and often worn by travelers. The popular Tiki design is sacred to New Zealand Maori, representing the first man and suggesting strong links with the sea. The Koru style is a circular design which represents peace, tranquility, and a strong sense of regrowth and new beginnings. The intricate Manaia design is thought to carry great spiritual significance and is regarded as a guardian against evil, to defend the wearer from bad spiritual energy at all times. There are many styles of polynesian bone necklaces from the traditional hook designs to the more ornamental styles which became treasured heirlooms for generations following.
Bone carving is a traditional and sacred art practiced many tribes around the world, including Polynesian. The origin of Polyenesian carvings in bone was their use as a practical tool for fishing. They were often decorated as a sign of respect for the creatures of the sea.
As beautiful pieces of unique wearable art, the Polynesian Bone Necklace is an artistic treasure from New Zealand of great value and significance. Early Polynesians did not have a written language, so tribal history and stories of Gods were kept alive using many forms of fine arts and crafts ranging from basket and cloth weaving to jewellery and complex bone, shell and jade or greenstone carving. Polynesian carving jewellery was then handed down through generations of tribal elders and became sacred objects, telling the history of tribes and taking on the spirit of past great leaders and warriors who had worn the polynesian bone necklace.
Polynesian Bone Necklaces based on ancient designs are powerful treasures, and a necklace which is worn with respect or given or received with love can take on part of the spirit of the person who wears or handles it. In this way, the pendant can become a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A polynesian bone necklace worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is a great and powerful treasure.
Artists from NZpacific.com have created an extensive range of beautiful polynesian bone necklaces which are beautiful pieces of art jewelry and come in a wide variety of styles from traditional pieces (such as the Polynesian necklace seen above) to the more contemporary, modern designs. Polynesian pendants, jewellery and other tools such as spear tips and bone fish hooks have developed into a fine art form with great importance being placed on each piece, many of which could take years to make using stone tools. All have a story or meaning behind the design.
Every Polynesian Bone Necklace purchased through NZ Pacific is presented with a braided or platted waxed braid cord, and a woven native flax bag designed to show the traditional styling and beauty of the bone necklace. Also supplied is an attractive information sheet telling of the meaning of the particular Polynesian Carving.
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