BONE CARVING NZ
HAND-CARVED BY ARTISTS OF NZ
This bone carving from NZ is a dolphin/whale tail necklace measuring approximately 50mm (2 inches) in length.
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Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art from NZ such as the Tiki are considered a good luck charm when worn and in some regions is also regarded as a fertility symbol. Other designs include the circular spiral-based Koru style, the traditional NZ fish hook, or 'Hei Matau', and NZ's intricate Manaia carving, a design which is said to contains much spiritual power. There are also a number of other carving designs available from our artists.
The bone carving NZ community base many bone carving designs on Maori symbols, which have special significance in New Zealand. It is believed that bone carvings, worn in NZ or worldwide, 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 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.
Bone carvings in NZ are remarckable as they have a very special feel about them, unlike any you will ever experience. The milky white appearance and soft flowing lines are just the beginning, as over time NZ bone carvings absorb oils from your skin and change colour to a very light honey gold. NZs original bone carvers, the Maori people, believe this to be the carving taking on some of your spirituality or essence and thus truly becoming a part of the person who wears it.
Bone Carvings from NZ purchased through NZPacific.com are presented with a braided or platted waxed braid cord, along with native flax bag woven to show the traditional styling and beauty of the bone carving.
Also supplied is an attractive information sheet, which tells the meaning of the particular NZ Bone Carving.
We ship your bone carving from NZ to USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, Asia and the rest of the world.
