TRADITIONAL DESIGNS

This collection contains traditional designs, carved in a range of materials.

KORU

Rebirth ~ Purity ~ Peace

Koru is the Māori word for 'loop'. The spiral shaped koru design graphically represents an unfolding silver fern frond. The circular movement towards an inner coil refers to ‘going back to the beginning’.

TIKI

Fertility ~ Fortune ~ Creation

The Tiki is a very ancient symbol and, while quickly recognised, is by far the least understood of traditional carved designs. There are a number of legends in relation to its meaning. Some say the Tiki came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. Other theories suggest that tiki represents the human embryo - forming life.

PIKORUA

Friendship ~ Knowledge ~ Love

The Pikorua or single twist shape represents the eternal emerging paths in life.  The figure-eight form symbolizes the bond between two people, their loyalty and love.  This shape reflects the natural ebbs and flows that occur in a relationship without breaking the bond of friendship or love.

TOKI

Courage ~ Wisdom ~ Authority

A symbol of courage and strength in times of adversity. Toki were worn by Māori elders as a symbol of power, wisdom and authority. 

The toki (adze) was a chisel tool used by the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) to carve their great canoes and the detailing on meeting houses. When lashed to a wooden handle it was also used as a weapon.

MATAU

Prosperity ~ Abundance ~ Fertility

Much of Māori theology was based around the sea - Māori crossed the Pacific Ocean to find New Zealand (Aotearoa) in sailing canoes, fishing to survive these long and dangerous journeys.

Legend has it that New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using a line of woven plant fibre and a bone hook - so the hook, or matau, is central to our Islands.

MANAIA

Guide ~ Protect ~ Communicate

The Māori people have many legends about the creation of the earth and how New Zealand was discovered. These legends include a number of mythical beings, some of whom have control over each of the elements while others belong to the realm of ancestral spirits.

The Manaia can be blended into many Maori designs with subtle differences between tribes.  Most Maori art tells the story of a tribe or event. The Manaia therefore has many forms as it is intertwined with other shapes and patterns to depict its different powers and its interaction with the spirit or mortal worlds.

WHEKU

Ancestor ~ Heritage ~ Spirit

Wheku, meaning 'carved face', depicts the face of an ancestor.

The Wheku is generally found at the apex of the gable on a Wharenui, the Maori meeting house, and symbolises an important ancestor after whom the house was named.

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  • British Coloumbian jade toki koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand. Hand made British Coloumbian Jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.British Coloumbian jade toki koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand. Hand made British Coloumbian Jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    SPIRITED
    SPIRITED A medium-sized toki carved from polished British Columbian Jade. We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength. The adze was a key survival tool, so the owner of...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, single twist pendant. Maori pikorua pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Ross Crump.Hand carved New Zealand jade, single twist pendant. Maori pikorua pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Ross Crump.
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    MANAAKI
    MANAAKI - Generosity of Spirit Hand carved in a milky, semi-translucent piece of New Zealand Kawakawa jade. This is a wonderful pendant, handmade for us by Ross Crump. Noteworthy on this piece (aside from the beautiful stone) is the elegant and simple design, and the outstanding polished...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
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    LOVERS MISSION
    LOVERS MISSION - hand carved in Jade A masterfully carved twist with central koru. This is a self-contained and beautiful pendant. Gorgeous, delicately carved jade pendant with a koru heart - perfect for friendship and love. LOVERS MISSION is carved from a gorgeous piece of Jade,...
    $478.00 NZD
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  • These pendants are hand carved, green jade Hawaiian hooks or Makau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a high polish and bound with an adjustable cord. Hand made jewellery that make the most wonderful gifts. Free shipping worldwide.These pendants are hand carved, green jade Hawaiian hooks or Makau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a high polish and bound with an adjustable cord. Hand made jewellery that make the most wonderful gifts. Free shipping worldwide.
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    ALOHA
    A delicately carved matau, made by hand from gorgeous pale, apple green jade. In Hawaiian culture - the hook is carved facing the left so it is always facing your heart... one of the reasons we love this stunning little hook. A very fine...
    $268.00 NZD
    $268.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a koru carving. A pendant carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Inanga jade. We have suspended this necklace on a hand plaited cord in black and you can adjust its length so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a koru carving. A pendant carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Inanga jade. We have suspended this necklace on a hand plaited cord in black and you can adjust its length so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
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    ÉLAN VITAL
    ÉLAN VITAL These are stunning Koru carved for us by Ross Crump. ÉLAN VITAL is a smaller sized piece - carved from a light coloured piece of superb New Zealand Inanga pounamu. This is a standout stone, quite rare particularly with this degree of...
    $370.00 NZD
    $370.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable tan cord.Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable tan cord.
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    NEXUS
    NEXUS - Hand carved from an absolutely stunning piece of New Zealand Jade. We have bound NEXUS with a hand plaited Kalahari adjustable length cord. The twist carving with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such is...
    $420.00 NZD
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    $420.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a small jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in New Zealand Jade with paua shell eyes. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.This pendant is a small jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in New Zealand Jade with paua shell eyes. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.
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    GOOD FORTUNE
    GOOD FORTUNE A lovely little hand carved Tiki made from New Zealand Jade. A very plain and simple design that we have carved in deer antler for some time. Here, we have decided to use some gorgeous, deep, dark green New Zealand jade to...
    $328.00 NZD
    $328.00 NZD
  • A handcarved masterpiece. A complex twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible.A handcarved masterpiece. A complex twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible.
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    TIME TO PIVOT
    TIME TO PIVOT - do it with elegance and grace ...just like this twist! This is a remarkable piece. Beautifully carved and finished with a sublime, silky texture - a piece to wear and to hold. We can't speak highly enough about Yuri's craftsmanship here. It falls beautifully,...
    $277.00 NZD
    $277.00 NZD
  • Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
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    WILD AND FREE
    Hand carved bone matau pendant. Artist: YURI TERENYI A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the typical matau shape. We...
    $164.00 NZD
    $164.00 NZD
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  • A hand carved bone toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.A hand carved bone toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.
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    NZ PACIFIC TOKI
    An original 'NZ Pacific' Toki! This is a lovely bone carving with some beautiful detail and depth to it. A traditional Toki with our beautiful logo and a manuka green cord and sage binding. This piece represents New Zealand's mountains and our surrounding oceans - and underpins...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • These pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a high polish and bound with a khaki necklace cord.These pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a high polish and bound with a khaki necklace cord.
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    ROCKSTAR
    ROCKSTAR - a very cool black jade hook Inspired by the stage and carved for the streets, this is a little piece of Rock 'n' Roll made to be worn! Carved from a single piece of deep black jade, this hook draws attention. Its...
    $440.00 NZD
    $440.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Inanga jade manaia with koru pendant. Carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Unique jade jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable manuka green cord.Hand carved New Zealand Inanga jade manaia with koru pendant. Carved from beautiful New Zealand Jade for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Unique jade jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable manuka green cord.
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    NGAKONUI
    NGAKONUI Hand carved by Ross Crump - this is a very cool little manaia pendant. The body of the manaia is decorated with a koru - softening the detail of the carved head. The tail culminates in a three-fingered 'hand' which is believed to represent the...
    $595.00 NZD
    $595.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable oat coloured cord.Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable oat coloured cord.
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    CONNECT
    CONNECT - Hand carved twist pendant from an absolutely stunning piece of New Zealand Jade. We have bound CONNECT with a Oat coloured adjustable length cord. The twist carving with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such...
    $428.00 NZD
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    $428.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a large jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in Columbian Jade. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.This pendant is a small jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in Columbian Jade. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.
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    NZP TIKI
    NZP TIKI - A lovely, hand carved, Tiki in British Columbian Jade. This is a very simple tiki design that we have carved in deer antler for some time. We have decided to use some gorgeous, bright British Columbian jade to reproduce the design...
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Pounamu Wheku face pendant. Carved from New Zealand Jade by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Jade jewellery for sale online. Pacific carving pendant, striking and unique delivered to you with Express Courier at no extra cost.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Pounamu Wheku face pendant. Carved from New Zealand Jade by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Jade jewellery for sale online. Pacific carving pendant, striking and unique delivered to you with Express Courier at no extra cost.
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    PACIFIC GUARDIAN
    PACIFIC GUARDIAN - a carved face we've designed to capture the spirit of the South Pacific. This piece embodies the presence and the power of beautiful Polynesia. Hand carved in New Zealand Jade, Pounamu. The design is a Wheku - a 'carved face'. These designs...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • Hand carved large bone earrings with dreamcatcher engraving.Hand carved large bone earrings with dreamcatcher engraving.
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    REVERIE
    REVERIE - Gorgeous Bone Dreamcatcher Earrings Protection for sleepers from bad dreams... Beautifully handcrafted, these REVERIE earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching, with a particularly pretty design etched and inked into the front face. Their shape is a medium-sized...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved deer antler wheku rings with paua shell eyes.Two people showing their fists wearing matching wheku rings on a beach at sunset
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    WHEKU RING
    Beautiful hand carved 'wheku' rings. These are carved from deer antler with pāua eyes - they look fantastic worn. We have multiple sizes available, please see below. Wheku, meaning 'carved face', generally depicts the face of an ancestor. The Wheku is generally found at the...
    $233.00 NZD
    $233.00 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...
    $498.00 NZD
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  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.
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    PATHFINDER
    PATHFINDER This piece is a wonderful flowing manaia hand carved from New Zealand Auhunga jade. The stone is a bright, dark green, crisp and lustrous, it glows when lit from behind. The finish is a brilliant polish - it has a silky feel in...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 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.
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    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 is a wonderful, contemporary large koru from bone. Hand carved and provided with an adjustable brown cord. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.comThis is a wonderful, contemporary large koru from bone. Hand carved and provided with an adjustable brown cord. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.com
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    HALCYON
    HALYCON - contemporary koru pendant, carved in bone We particularly like the the flowing design that hints of the ocean - wave curls and freedom! Bound with an adjustable Wapiti Brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Also included, one of our...
    $139.00 NZD
    $139.00 NZD
  • Hand made large New Zealand Tangiwai toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Graeme Wylie for NZ Pacific . Hand made jewellery. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable length cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand made large New Zealand Tangiwai toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Graeme Wylie for NZ Pacific . Hand made jewellery. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable length black coloured cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    BEDROCK
    BEDROCK  Carved from New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu. BEDROCK is a medium sized, slender Toki carved for us by Graeme Wylie. This is a very unique piece - carved from New Zealand Tangiwai, a rare stone from New Zealand's South Westland. This stone is renowned...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
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  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.
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    VORTEX
    VORTEX is a koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi in bone. It is intricately carved and very well made - a piece to wear all the time! VORTEX is a fabulous symbol of positivity and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. The...
    $366.00 NZD
    $366.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large hand-carved koru. It is carved from British Columbian jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, green cord.This picture shows a large hand-carved koru. It is carved from British Columbian jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, green cord.
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    SHOWSTOPPER
      SHOWSTOPPER - this Koru pendant reminds us of a wave - rolling to land, cresting and breaking on the shore. It is large and beautifully carved with a fine finish that reveals the inner life of this wonderful jade. The finish is a high...
    $648.00 NZD
    $648.00 NZD
  • Ross Crump double twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand Flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is length adjustable. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.Ross Crump double twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand Flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is length adjustable. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.
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    ILLUSION
    ILLUSION - A large, double twist with a spectacular central koru. This really is a beautiful piece! Carved for us by Ross Crump - every critical element for fine jade art has come together - a great design, beautiful stone and exceptional craftsmanship.  ILLUSION is a...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
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  • This is a beautiful koru pendant designed with a little inspiration from our national airline, Air New Zealand. Hand carved Jade koru pendant.This is a beautiful koru pendant designed with a little inspiration from our national airline, Air New Zealand. It is carved from green jade which we source in Aceh and it is a lovely bright green with some dark speckled inclusions. A wonderful pendant.
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    ALL ABOARD
    ALL ABOARD Hand carved, contemporary koru style jade pendants. This piece is inspired by our national airline, Air New Zealand. Koru designs are well known and loved in New Zealand as symbols of a positive future and we've designed this piece with that sentiment...
    $298.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.
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    MATAU NUI
    MATAU NUI is spectacular, rustic, raw and true to its design - the pā kahawai. Pā Kahawai are a lure that was used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to catch Kahawai - a sea trout common in...
    $1,650.00 NZD
    $1,650.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a toki pendant carved with a woven front face and a flat back. It is made from a piece of rare New Zealand Flower Jade by our artist and carver Ana Krakosky. The cord is black and is length adjustable.This picture shows a toki pendant carved with a woven front face and a flat back. It is made from a piece of rare New Zealand Flower Jade by our artist and carver Ana Krakosky. The cord is black and is length adjustable.
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    LOVE KETE
    LOVE KETE - a beautifully crafted, contemporary pendant. This piece is carved from rare New Zealand Flower Jade by Ana Krakosky. We are delighted to have a number of pieces from Ana - she introduces a wonderful contemporary edge to this very traditional artform...
    $540.00 NZD
    $540.00 NZD
  • This hook, is carved from a very striking dark green piece of New Zealand jade. It has paua shell inlay and is bound with an adjustable cord.This hook, is carved from a very striking dark green piece of New Zealand jade. It has paua shell inlay and is bound with an adjustable cord.
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    OFF ROAD
    OFF ROAD a beautiful, dark New Zealand Jade hook pendant with Pāua shell inlay. This stylish, edgy matau is carved from New Zealand jade. The stone is a character-filled piece of dark green New Zealand greenstone. The beauty of our stone is its variability...
    $298.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    KEEPER OF THE CASCADE
    KEEPER OF THE CASCADE - hand carved Bone Hair Pin Made by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beautiful and fully functional hairpin - made to be worn! This gorgeous hair pin has a double sided koru design etched and inked into the bone -...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD

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