Moana / Ocean

Guard ~ Protect ~ Nurture

The South Pacific is populated by island peoples who have a strong love and respect for the sea. The sea is seen as the bearer of gifts in the many sources of food and other material it provides, but also with the potential to deliver terrible destruction. So it is both loved and respected.

Islands are thought to be fish that have been pulled up from the sea by the Gods, and humans are beings that have evolved from sea creatures.

The art of carving is believed to have been discovered under the ocean when a Māori named Ruatepukepuke searching for his son who had been kidnapped by the God of the Sea (Tangaroa), returned to land with carvings that he had retrieved from the meeting house (Wharenui) of Tangaroa. So in Māori mythology there is a strong spiritual link between the art of carving and the ocean.

Sea creatures, and their forms, feature in a lot of traditional carvings reflecting the importance of the ocean to the peoples of the Pacific.

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  • This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.
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    DELPHINUS
    DELPHINUS - These are wonderful pieces, fantastical dolphin pendants, smooth and wonderful... Hand carved in African Turquoise. This is an uncommon material that some believe has healing properties. African Turquoise is a variety of Jasper Stone and is said to promote balance and well-being...
    $149.00 NZD
    $149.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook pendant. New Zealand Jade hook necklace. Real New Zealand Pounamu hook pendant for men and women. Free worldwide delivery.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook pendant. New Zealand Jade hook necklace. Real New Zealand Pounamu hook pendant for men and women. Free worldwide delivery.
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    EMANCIPATION
    EMANCIPATION This matau is carved in an angular and bold shape with a subtle celtic influence in the hook's tip. The piece with the Kalahari cord is carved from stunning New Zealand Tangiwai. While the matau with the Manuka Green cord is carved in...
    From $440.00 NZD
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  • A photo of a New Zealand Jade whale tail in a wave sculpture with Rata Burr stand. This is a statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to display. Gifts for all lovers of hand made sculptures.A photo of a New Zealand Jade whale tail in a wave sculpture with Rata Burr stand. This is a statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to display. Gifts for all lovers of hand made sculptures.
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    WHALE IN A WAVE
    WHALE IN A WAVE - hand crafted by Ana Krakosky. In the artists words... Whale in a Wave is formed out of my very best Marsden jade and mounted on a rata burr. The form of the waves takes inspiration from The Great Wave off...
    $7,777.00 NZD
    $7,777.00 NZD
  • Hand carved natural bone mermaid pendant. Hand made from real bone. Art to wear. Provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved natural bone mermaid pendant. Hand made from real bone. Art to wear. Provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    AQUA
    Mermaids... mythically beautiful and legendary aquatic creatures whom the likes of Christopher Columbus claimed to have seen. A beautiful and intricately carved mermaid pendant. You'll want to zoom in on the pictures provided of this lovely little mermaid, the detail is a work of...
    $188.00 NZD
    $188.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Bone toki by Yuri Terenyi. Hand carved for NZ Pacific. Hand carved bone jewellery for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery.Hand carved Bone toki by Yuri Terenyi. Hand carved for NZ Pacific. Hand carved bone jewellery for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    RIDE THE WAVE
    RIDE THE WAVE This is a lovely bone carving with some beautiful detail and depth to it. A traditional Toki with a hand plaited black cord and black binding. This piece represents riding the wave! A symbol of courage and strength in times of...
    $268.00 NZD
    $268.00 NZD
  • Hand made New Zealand Kahurangi Jade, hook, hei-matau pendant. Hand carved fish hook made from New Zealand jade. Carved by Ross Crump. Provided with adjustable black cord.Hand made New Zealand Kahurangi Jade, hook, hei-matau pendant. Hand carved fish hook made from New Zealand jade. Carved by Ross Crump. Provided with adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BUCCANEER
    BUCCANEER - Sea Pirate Carved from stunning New Zealand Kahurangi Jade - these matau pendants are a gorgeous, smaller sized pendant. The Jade is a lovely semi-translucent, apple green jade sourced locally in New Zealand. As an adornment, matau are said to bring prosperity, abundance,...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • This matau, is a large pendant hand carved from New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and contemporary in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent. A large hand carved New Zealand Jade hook by artist Ric Moor.This matau, is a large pendant hand carved from New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and contemporary in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent. A large hand carved New Zealand Jade hook by artist Ric Moor.
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    TUATARA
    TUATARA - a survivor through the ages... New Zealand Marsden jade matau, superbly carved and made to be worn and treasured! We've named this piece after an ancient reptile that is endemic to New Zealand.  TUATARA is Māori for 'peaks on the back' - the...
    $625.00 NZD
    $625.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru with whale tail 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 contemporary koru with whale tail 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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    FIN OF MOANA
    FIN OF MOANA - an absolutely stunning contemporary whale tail pendant carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a gorgeous, semi-translucent piece of pounamu with a wonderful inner life. Hold this piece up to the light and you will see the distinctive...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • Hand carved large natural bone mermaid pendant. Hand made from real bone. Art to wear. Provided with an adjustable length black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Bone mermaid necklace.Hand carved large natural bone mermaid pendant. Hand made from real bone. Art to wear. Provided with an adjustable length black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Bone mermaid necklace.
    NZ Pacific
    ARIEL
    ARIEL Mermaids... mythically beautiful and legendary aquatic creatures whom the likes of Christopher Columbus claimed to have seen. A beautiful and intricately carved mermaid pendant. You'll want to zoom in on the pictures provided of this lovely large mermaid, the detail is a work...
    $170.00 NZD
    $170.00 NZD
  • Hand carved stained bone fish pendant. Hand made stained bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. Bone fish necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.Hand carved stained bone fish pendant. Hand made stained bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. Bone fish necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.
    NZ Pacific
    ATLANTIS
    ATLANTIS 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! ATLANTIS is a medium sized, hand carved bone fish pendant. We've stained the bone...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • 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...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BLUE LAGOON
    BLUE LAGOON - a superbly carved, 'one-off' piece of jewellery... A New Zealand Argillite whale tail with engraved Koru, hand carved by Rueben Tipene. This is a finely crafted piece, carved from a beautiful smokey grey piece of Argillite Stone. An exceptional carving representing...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SOULFUL SEA
    SOULFUL SEA - a superbly carved, 'one-off' piece of jewellery... A New Zealand Argillite whale tail with engraved Koru, hand carved by Rueben Tipene. This is a gorgeous piece, carved from a beautiful dark grey piece of Argillite Stone. The material is as dark...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALES EDGE
    WHALES EDGE A fanciful and very cool matau pendant with lots of wonderful detail! Resting on the tip of the hook is a little whale, preparing to breach! This Matau incorporates the wonderful whale - a giant of the ocean and a creature that...
    $366.00 NZD
    $366.00 NZD
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings and matching pendant with Sterling Silver.
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    FANSHELL EARRINGS
    FANSHELL EARRINGS - ocean art meets ancient history! Hand carved FANSHELL EARRINGS made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our certificate of authenticity. We had our mammoth...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell necklace with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell pendant with Sterling silver surround and chain. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings and matching pendant with Sterling Silver.
    NZ Pacific
    FANSHELL
    FANSHELL - ocean art meets ancient history! Hand carved FANSHELL necklace made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. These are beautiful, eye-catching pendants in the gorgeous pale, golden hues that are unique to mammoth tusk. Watch the short video to get a sense of their shape and the...
    $222.00 NZD
    $222.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
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    WHALE QUARTET
    WHALE QUARTET A beautifully carved WHALE QUARTET pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MOANA
    MOANA - a superbly carved, 'one-off' piece of jewellery... A New Zealand Argillite whale tail, hand carved by Rueben Tipene. This is a finely crafted piece, carved from a beautiful smokey grey piece of Argillite Stone. This piece can be worn reversed - each...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SPARK
    SPARK - a superbly carved, 'one-off' piece of jewellery... A New Zealand Argillite whale tail, hand carved by Rueben Tipene. This is a beautifully crafted piece, carved from a dark smokey grey piece of Argillite Stone. This piece can be worn reversed - each...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    RIVER HORSE
    RIVER HORSE A beautifully carved RIVER HORSE, Hippo, pendant. Hand-crafted in deer antler by NZ Pacific. We have designed these pendants to pay homage to these very cool, and slightly deadly creatures. We deliver these on a hand-plaited, adjustable cord and we include postage...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a hand carved sea shell disc pendant made from a flowering green/orange coloured flower jade. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. It is provided with an adjustable 4-Plait Kalahari tan cord and chestnut brown binding. Delivered to you with Express Courier.This picture shows a hand carved sea shell disc pendant made from a flowering green/orange coloured flower jade. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. It is provided with an adjustable 4-Plait Kalahari tan cord and chestnut brown binding. Delivered to you with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WE SHELL
    Shall we wear a piece of Art to Wear that transports us to the beach... WE SHELL A beautiful hand carved sea shell disc pendant. Made from local New Zealand flower jade, this is an eye-catching, organic piece of jewellery that just cheers you...
    $655.00 NZD
    $655.00 NZD
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    8 FEET DEEP
    A mythical octopus stares at you from 8 FEET DEEP... 8 FEET DEEP was hand carved by renowned artist and carver, Kerry Thompson. This is a remarkable work of art - beautifully designed and faultlessly carved and cast. A piece to wear, or admire -...
    $8,888.00 NZD
    $8,888.00 NZD
  • Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN BATHER
    INTRODUCING OCEAN BATHER... a lady of leisure who loves the beach! OCEAN BATHER - this is just a wonderful piece of wearable art! Unique and remarkable and a lot of fun! The closer you look at this little work the more it reveals the humour behind...
    $2,222.00 NZD
    $2,222.00 NZD
  • Hand carved sperm whale pendant, carved for us by Fumio Noguchi. This piece is carved from bone and is a fantastic depiction of these giants of the deep. This particular piece is a sperm whale design and is lovingly carved. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved sperm whale pendant, carved for us by Fumio Noguchi. This piece is carved from bone and is a fantastic depiction of these giants of the deep. This particular piece is a sperm whale design and is lovingly carved. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    UNDERWATER SMILE
    UNDERWATER SMILE A lovely, subtle carving in boars tooth by Fumio Noguchi. The mighty sperm whale carved with beautiful simplicity by Master Bone Carver Fumio Noguchi. Fumio has used the natural shape of this tooth to create a beautiful little pendant. We love the influence from his Japanese culture in...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a beautiful jade hook with bone pendant. It is handcarved from a piece of mottled green Jade, with fascinating mauve tinges through the stone. We have this on a adjustable cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.This photo shows a beautiful jade hook with bone pendant. It is handcarved from a piece of mottled green Jade, with fascinating mauve tinges through the stone. We have this on a adjustable cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.
    NZ Pacific
    COLLECTORS HOOK
    COLLECTORS HOOK The MATAU or HOOK is the sign of a proficient provider - a good hook was one of the greatest survival tools on long, open ocean journeys through the Pacific, so it has become a protective symbol for people undertaking voyages over water....
    $340.00 NZD
    $340.00 NZD
  • Hand made New Zealand Jade Eel pendant. Hand carved eel pendant. Made from New Zealand Jade.Hand made New Zealand Jade Eel pendant. Hand carved eel pendant. Made from New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    LONGFIN
    LONGFIN - look at these graceful little pendants! Our rendition of the locally found long fin eel - regarded in New Zealand as a taonga - a national treasure. One of the largest eels in the world, found right here in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our...
    $388.00 NZD
    $388.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from deer antler bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable black cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Fumio Noguchi.This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from deer antler bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable black cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Fumio Noguchi.
    NZ Pacific
    AU FOND
    AU FOND The Pā Kahawai is a composite trolling lure that was widely used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to target the Kahawai - a sea trout commonly found in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind canoes...
    $988.00 NZD
    $988.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green British Columbia jade stone. The plaited cord is a black colour. It is plaited and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green British Columbia jade stone. The plaited cord is a black colour. It is plaited and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    BEYOND THE FEAR
    Always look BEYOND THE FEAR... BEYOND THE FEAR is crafted in beautiful British Columbian jade. This is a faultless, dark moss-green stone with very few mineral inclusions. If you like an even, bright and highly polished finish - this is worth a look! The cord is...
    $355.00 NZD
    $355.00 NZD
  • A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.
    NZ Pacific
    RAIN DANCE
    RAIN DANCE This is a significant carving - a visually stunning pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade.  RAIN DANCE is a wonderful exemplar of the hook - a matau with three koru carved into the body. This is a wonderfully designed...
    $1,999.00 NZD
    $1,999.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
    NZ Pacific
    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE
    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE - the mermaids hammock L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE is a gorgeous piece! Carved in bone for us by Yuri Terenyi. A pendant that will take your heart to the ocean (on a good day!) - it is enchanting and sensual, beautifully carved and ready...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
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