Contemporary

Traditional carving is evolving continually and this produces some wonderful contemporary pieces that incorporate elements of current artistic creativity with more traditional forms and symbolism.

The pieces in this collection display creative direction that we believe deserves to be identified as contemporary. Where there are traditional forms and symbolism incorporated we have explained this in the individual carving or art descriptions. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

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  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    HUSH
    HUSH - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! HUSH is a pendant carved from the pounamu of New Zealand. A rare and beautiful local jade with exceptional colour - this is clearly reflected in this piece of stone! Wear it and feel...
    $365.00 NZD
    $525.00 NZD
    $365.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a pendant that we have carved in a combination of sterling silver and woolly mammoth. It shows a symbolic kiss, with two heads coming together and both embracing a woolly mammoth heart. The necklace is a sterling silver chain.This picture shows a pendant that we have carved in a combination of sterling silver and woolly mammoth. It shows a symbolic kiss, with two heads coming together and both embracing a woolly mammoth heart. The necklace is a sterling silver chain.
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    KISS
    KISS - Hand Made Sterling Silver with Woolly Mammoth Tusk Heart Pendant Send your loved one a KISS! No matter where they are, an unexpected gift handmade from rare material, will bridge the distance beautifully.  The silver in this piece gives it a beautiful heft...
    $295.00 NZD
    $295.00 NZD
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  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    GOLDEN TOUCH
    GOLDEN TOUCH - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! GOLDEN TOUCH is a pendant carved from the pounamu of New Zealand. A rare and beautiful local jade with exceptional colour - this is clearly reflected in this piece of stone! Wear...
    $330.00 NZD
    $515.00 NZD
    $330.00 NZD
  • Hand carved pounamu small shield drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand. A contemporary drop pendant carved from rare New Zealand jade. NZ Pacific jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved pounamu small shield drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand. A contemporary drop pendant carved from rare New Zealand jade. NZ Pacific jade jewellery for sale online.
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    CLOSE TO ME
    CLOSE TO ME Ric's fastidious artistry whittled the finest jade CLOSE TO ME - a remarkable, delicate work of natural art that left us spellbound! CLOSE TO ME has a beautiful shape, slightly concave on the back, and has a wonderful semi-translucent outer edge. Check out...
    $343.00 NZD
    $343.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted New Zealand Jade Inanga Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted New Zealand Jade Inanga Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    BLUE SKY
    BLUE SKY Beautifully handcrafted, BLUE SKY are crafted from rare New Zealand Inanga Jade.  A wonderful look for your ears, they are beautifully crafted, effortlessly stylish, and sure to turn heads wherever you go. We're thrilled to have these on offer for you -...
    $238.40 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
    $238.40 NZD
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Ric Moor. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Ric Moor. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
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    BEHOLD
    BEHOLD - a contemporary, carved toki/drop pendant, hand made from some wonderful New Zealand Marsden Jade. This piece is a beautiful light and golden green with tons of character in the stone. Carved by Ric Moor. Ric has carved this drop beautifully to highlight...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • This is a handcarved pendant depicting a beetle on the front face. it is carved from Woolly Mammoth tusk and is a beautiful creamy, golden colour. A lovely and unique necklace for those of us who are fascinated with beetles.This is a handcarved pendant depicting a beetle on the front face. it is carved from Woolly Mammoth tusk and is a beautiful creamy, golden colour. A lovely and unique necklace for those of us who are fascinated with beetles.
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    FLUTTER
    FLUTTER.... this little guy looks like he's just about to lift off - an insect necklace carved for all you entomologists and insect lovers! These pieces are hand carved from gorgeous Woolly Mammoth. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815...
    $194.00 NZD
    $194.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a contemporary drop carved into New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We have added an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary drop carved into New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We have added an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    THE WASP
    THE WASP is a great example of the two great skills required to produce beautiful, unique jade art - an artistic vision for the stone, and the ability to transfer this to what is a very unforgiving medium. Shaun has brought his considerable skills to...
    $318.40 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
    $318.40 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable sage green cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable sage green cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    SHALLOW WATERS
    SHALLOW WATERS is a pendant carved from a piece of New Zealand - and this is clearly reflected in this exceptional piece of stone! Wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. SHALLOW WATERS has been carved for us by Shaun Gardiner, from...
    $588.00 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.
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    FAR CRY
    FAR CRY - A spectacular, flower jade Manaia FAR CRY is a large and visually confronting Manaia sculpture. It is carved from New Zealand Flower Jade - a nice piece of consistent stone that has allowed the very fine, detailed carving evident in this piece. The stand is...
    $4,830.00 NZD
    $4,830.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable ice white coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable ice white coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    LIGHT HEARTED
    LIGHT HEARTED - a medium sized contemporary Koru pendant, carved from a beautiful, bright New Zealand Kawakawa pounamu. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful.  Wear and be LIGHT HEARTED, and feel that connection with New Zealand. This particular piece has been carved from a marvellous...
    $350.40 NZD
    $438.00 NZD
    $350.40 NZD
  • Hand carved deer antler brain with snake pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made brain with snake head necklace from deer antler. Brain with snake necklace for men and women.Hand carved deer antler brain with snake pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made brain with snake head necklace from deer antler. Brain with snake necklace for men and women.
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    DEVIL IN THE DETAIL
    DEVIL IN THE DETAIL is a beautifully carved, fanciful piece - a brain with a snake hitchhiker, hand-crafted in deer antler by NZ Pacific. After something different? You've landed at the right place! Stand out, be different and set a new trend with DEVIL...
    $360.00 NZD
    $360.00 NZD
  • A contemporary hand carved flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful art hand made by Yuri Terenyi. Flute with Dragons head.A contemporary hand carved flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful art hand made by Yuri Terenyi. Flute with Dragons head.
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    GARGOYLE SONG
    GARGOYLE SONG - a stunning hand carved, 'one off' Bone Ocarina Flute. Hand made by Yuri Terenyi... this piece is an exceptional piece of art with a very practical application (for talented flautists out there!). Here is the description of this exceptional work in...
    $3,333.00 NZD
    $3,333.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a small sized Zebra Marble stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a small sized Zebra Marble stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.
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    ZEBRA MARBLE
    ZEBRA MARBLE - check this little guy out! The closer you look the more interesting this piece is! A very cool small skull pendant. Hand carved from Zebra Marble. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved lotus flower pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.This is a hand carved lotus flower pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.
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    SACRED LOTUS
      SACRED LOTUS - CARVED IN ANCIENT MAMMOTH TUSK, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL This piece is a great example of the sublime beauty of hand carved jewellery. A lotus flower unlike any you have never seen before, hand carved from a beautiful pale tan piece of woolly mammoth...
    $1,030.40 NZD
    $1,288.00 NZD
    $1,030.40 NZD
  • This picture shows a large sized Deer Antler Bone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small red popper binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a large sized Deer Antler Bone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small red popper binding just above the pendant.
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    BRAIN CASE
    BRAIN CASE - Hand carved from Deer Antler, this is a large and expressive skull pendant. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional responses - ranging from fear to courage and individuality. It...
    $278.00 NZD
    $278.00 NZD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
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    SERPENTINE ROAD
    SERPENTINE ROAD Another stunning and intricately carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays Yuri's exceptional talent, his attention to detail and his creative artistry. SERPENTINE ROAD is carved from cow bone and stained with a...
    $980.00 NZD
    $980.00 NZD
  • A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.
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    GREEN CRATER
    GREEN CRATER - an absolute work of art and an alluring, unique necklace!  Hand made from gorgeous New Zealand Pounamu with sterling silver.  GREEN CRATER is quintessential Ana Krakosky - a quirky, interesting design beautifully handcrafted with a wonderful mix of New Zealand jade and...
    $2,777.00 NZD
    $2,777.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Waimea pounamu disc pendant. These beautiful pieces have been carved for us by Raegan Bregmen and are quite beautiful. The soft green colours are lovely and are set off with a paradise blue cord and ice white ridge binding.Hand carved Waimea pounamu disc pendant. These beautiful pieces have been carved for us by Raegan Bregmen and are quite beautiful. The soft green colours are lovely and are set off with a paradise blue cord and ice white ridge binding.
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    TREASURE
    TREASURE This is a lovely little pendant carved from a glorious piece of Waimea Jade. The primary colour is a soft mint green, a delightful piece of Art to Wear! The craftsmanship is exceptional and Raegan has highlighted the unique beauty of this type...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique. Provided with an adjustable paradise blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique. Provided with an adjustable paradise blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    CORONET
    CORONET - Hand carved bone pendant This is a remarkable piece. We can't speak highly enough about the craftsmanship required to carve a piece like this. It falls beautifully, and looks deceptively simple. In reality it is very complex - very few people would...
    $490.00 NZD
    $490.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with a fixed length cord in a two toned green colour. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with a fixed length cord in a two toned green colour. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    ACCEPTANCE
    ACCEPTANCE - a medium sized double koru pendant, carved from a beautiful New Zealand Kawakawa pounamu. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful. Hold this piece up to the light to reveal the beauty within! ACCEPTANCE is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand...
    $415.00 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
    $415.00 NZD
  • Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.Natural stained cow bone manaia with hook pendant. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi in New Zealand. Unique design pendant for sale online. One only stained bone manaia, hook necklace. Free delivery worldwide. Delivered with an adjustable cord.
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    THE FACE OF VICTORY
    THE FACE OF VICTORY A bold, strong carved manaia hook... Carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - you can immediately recognise his bold carving style in THE FACE OF VICTORY. A hook that you can imagine being used to capture fish and nourish a...
    $151.00 NZD
    $151.00 NZD
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  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable brown cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable brown cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    WHIPPER SNAPPER
    WHIPPER SNAPPER - a contemporary koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! WHIPPER SNAPPER is a pendant to wear every day - you'll find your hand drifts to hold it... a natural effect that pounamu seems to evoke! Wear the WHIPPER SNAPPER and feel...
    $470.40 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
    $470.40 NZD
  • This is a wonderful, etched koru from Deer Antler. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.comThis is a wonderful, etched koru from Deer Antler. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.com
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    CATACOMB
    CATACOMB - A lovely little koru pendant, carved in deer antler. Artist - Anthony Bray-Heta. CATACOMB is a beautifully balanced koru carved from a solid piece of deer antler. It is tough and resilient - made to be worn. The neck band is an adjustable Brown cord.  The...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • Hand carved woolly mammoth tusk earrings. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online.Woman wearing a beige sweater with earrings and a necklace, standing outdoors.
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    FENSTER
    FENSTER Hand carved from Woolly Mammoth tusk, with sterling silver hooks. A delicate pair of oval shaped earrings with a little window in the top. These show the unique grain and that wonderful pale, golden hue unique to mammoth tusk. Watch the video to appreciate their...
    $148.00 NZD
    $148.00 NZD
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  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    CONFLUENCE
    CONFLUENCE - a contemporary koru pendant... a meeting of the mind and soul Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! CONFLUENCE is a pendant carved from New Zealand pounamu. Stone from  the heart of our land - which is clearly reflected in this exceptional piece of...
    $382.00 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
    $382.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable khaki cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable khaki cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    WATERSMEET
    WATERSMEET - a fantastic, delicately carved jade pendant. Hold this piece up to the light to reveal the beauty within! Imagine a mountain stream flowing through steep gorges - carving a path to the ocean! WATERSMEET is a pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka...
    $496.00 NZD
    $620.00 NZD
    $496.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Disc with wooden stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Alex Sands Studio. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Disc with wooden stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Alex Sands Studio. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    PEACE
    A sculptural piece, carved from New Zealand Flower Jade, with a timber stand. ONE ONLY PEACE is a visually expressive piece that will appeal to aficionados of stone. This is a wonderful example of New Zealand flower jade, simply presented to let the stone's...
    $1,380.00 NZD
    $1,380.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    CAUDAL
    CAUDAL - a medium sized koru pendant, carved in Shaun's distinctive style, from a beautiful New Zealand Kōkopu pounamu. Beautiful, delicate and graceful. Hold this piece up to the light to reveal the beauty within! CAUDAL is a pendant carved from the land of...
    $470.40 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
    $470.40 NZD
  • Hand carved bone fish pendant. Hand made bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. Bone fish necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.Hand carved bone fish pendant. Hand made bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. Bone fish necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.
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    SWIM SHADY
    SWIM SHADY A pendant for fish lovers, fishermen and women, free-divers, boaties and surfers - perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and the mysterious creatures that call it their home! Fish, as water beings, are believed to symbolise movement and independence. Living in...
    $158.40 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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