Wisdom

Elders have always held a special place in South Pacific cultures. They are respected and often revered for their experience and wisdom. They have often held the role of storyteller, passing valuable knowledge down through the generations. 

The Whale was thought to represent wisdom. Necklaces carved with a whale form were gifted and worn as a symbol of someone having knowledge and experience.

The Manaia - the messenger between the earthly world and the Gods represents spiritual awareness and was also worn by people thought to be wise.

The Toki, or adze, is worn as a symbol of strength and honour, and can reflect the experience and knowledge of the wearer.

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  • Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with DHL Express Courier.Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with DHL Express Courier.
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    NEW HEIGHTS
    NEW HEIGHTS - a spectacular piece of wearable art for ornithologists, bird watchers and all lovers of our feathered friends!  NEW HEIGHTS is a beautiful, simply carved Huia pendant in New Zealand jade. We really love this piece - its beauty is in the wonderful symmetry of...
    $840.00 NZD
    $840.00 NZD
  • A hand carved bone and stained bone Heru comb. A large hand made Heru comb by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has carved an exquisite work of art and would be perfect for an enthusiasts collection.A hand carved bone and stained bone Heru comb. A large hand made Heru comb by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has carved an exquisite work of art and would be perfect for an enthusiasts collection.
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    NGA RUA PIWAKAWAKA
      NGA RUA PIWAKAWAKA - Two Fantails Hand carved by artist and carver, Kerry Thompson. NGA RUA PIWAKAWAKA is beautifully designed and faultlessly carved. The design at the head is a representation of two little fantail birds - friendly little birds that will often...
    $1,250.00 NZD
    $1,250.00 NZD
  • A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.
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    NGAHERE
    NGAHERE - Forest A beautiful part of the New Zealand forest is the glorious fern that populates its floor. Any of you who have walked through New Zealand's beautiful, rugged forest will appreciate these gorgeous plants. NGAHERE is one of our favourites - eye-catching, unique and...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
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    NGĀKAU
    NGĀKAU - seat of affections 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 common in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with turquoise and copper. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with turquoise and copper. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.
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    NGAKAU PONO
    NGAKAU PONO - True Heart A beautifully carved boars tusk pendant - original 'art to wear' from Andrew Doughty.   Andrew has named it NGAKAU PONO which means True Heart. We will include a lengthy description of this piece - detail on the meaning...
    $1,188.00 NZD
    $1,188.00 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
  • A traditional Owl design carving, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional Black Jade carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest. A unisex pendant for owl lovers. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.A traditional Owl design carving, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional Black Jade carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest. A unisex pendant for owl lovers. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    NIGHT OWL
    NIGHT OWL - we carved this piece to symbolise wisdom, knowledge and guidance. What better way to express these ideals than with a wise old owl! NIGHT OWL is carved from a gorgeous dark Australian Black Jade. Every pendant is handmade and unique. The Australian Black Jade is...
    $438.00 NZD
    $438.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a hand carved black jade turtle pendant. It is polished to a soft shine and has quite a lot of detail carved into the jade. The cord is a hand plaited Paradise Blue, waxed polyester. Carved by NZ Pacific.This picture shows a hand carved black jade turtle pendant. It is polished to a soft shine and has quite a lot of detail carved into the jade. The cord is a hand plaited Paradise Blue, waxed polyester. Carved by NZ Pacific.
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    NIGHT TRAVELLER
    NIGHT TRAVELLER We have some beautifully carved Australian Black Jade turtle pendants - these are the coolest little guys - detailed, shiny and totally adorable. If you have a soft spot for turtles you have to have one of these! Watch the video (it's very...
    $315.00 NZD
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    $315.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.Hand carved bone manaia pendant with paua shell eye inlay. Hand made bone pendant.
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    NIMBUS
    NIMBUS Treat yourself, or a friend, to a lovely Manaia pendant with a Pāua Shell eye insert.  These are beautiful, simply crafted representations of these mythical creatures - with the traditional head of a bird, but with a tail shaped in the classic koru...
    $162.00 NZD
    $162.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a large sized Deer Antler Bone skull in skeleton hand pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a black colour and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a large sized Deer Antler Bone skull in skeleton hand pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a black colour and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.
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    NO BRAINER
    NO BRAINER - Hand carved from Deer Antler, an expressive piece of Art to Wear! This is a large pendant that is sure to attract attention. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional...
    $370.00 NZD
    $370.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord.
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    NYMPH
    NYMPH - a medium sized koru pendant Carved from beautiful New Zealand Kawakawa pounamu. A Hero’s Pendant Carved in Jade This is a power piece. Hand-carved from luminous green jade with razor-sharp precision, this contemporary pendant radiates unshakable energy, growth, and quiet strength. Its...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • 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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  • 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...
    From $298.00 NZD
    From $298.00 NZD
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  • A hand carved deer antler toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. These have been stained with our home made tea dye. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.A hand carved deer antler toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. These have been stained with our home made tea dye. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.
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    NZP TOKI
    An original 'NZ Pacific' Toki! We've carved these wonderful Toki from Bone and have stained them with our home made tea dye - this gives the pendant an antique look... what's not to love?! This is a lovely bone carving with some beautiful detail and...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a little jade acorn pendant. The cap is sterling silver and is embossed with some decorative markings which give the silver cap some detail and character. Hand made by Ana Krakosky.This picture shows a little jade acorn pendant. The cap is sterling silver and is embossed with some decorative markings which give the silver cap some detail and character. Hand made by Ana Krakosky.
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    OAKNUT
    OAKNUT A lovely little Acorn pendant - hand carved from New Zealand Jade with an engraved sterling silver cap and loop for a chain or cord. We will provide this with a plaited Gingernut/Paradise Blue Cord which is length adjustable. This is a wonderful...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely light green piece of New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely light green piece of New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    OASIS
    OASIS - Beautiful, Light and Expressive Art to Wear, hand carved by Kyohei Noguchi. OASIS is a medium sized cupped Koru, hand made from delightful New Zealand Flower Jade. The colours in the stone are subtle yet striking! The koru carved in relief in...
    $707.00 NZD
    $707.00 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.
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    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
  • This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.
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    OCEAN CANTER
    ...a beautiful, small seahorse pendant carved in woolly mammoth. The seahorse, or Hippocampus, has a long held place in mythology and can be seen on coins and other ancient artefacts as early as the 6th century BC. This seahorse pendant is beautifully carved with lots of detail...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
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  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a olive four plait cord that is length adjustable.This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a olive four plait cord that is length adjustable.
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    OCEAN MAGIC
    OCEAN MAGIC - carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi, this is a beautiful matau combining two of our favourite materials - pounamu and whalebone. It is beautifully finished presenting a contrasting look front to back. One side is a creamy white colour, and the...
    $1,150.00 NZD
    $1,150.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a large hand carved Aotea stone Tiki pendant. It is a very light blue colour with pāua shell insert eyes. The cord is a thick camel colour and is length adjustableThis photo shows a large hand carved Aotea stone Tiki pendant. It is a very light blue colour with pāua shell insert eyes. The cord is a thick camel colour and is length adjustable
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    OCEAN'S CREATION
    OCEAN'S CREATION - A beautiful New Zealand Aotea Stone Tiki OCEAN'S CREATION is carved in Aotea Stone, this is a rare and very beautiful material found in limited quantities in New Zealand's South Westland. This is a beautiful tiki - it has all the traditional...
    $4,222.00 NZD
    $4,222.00 NZD
  • Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.
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    OH MY
    OH MY - a gargoyle pendant hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi OH MY is carved in bone and Yuri has stained this in a dye that he makes from a special tea concoction. We commissioned a range of GARGOYLE pieces by Yuri Terenyi. These little guys are...
    $655.00 NZD
    $655.00 NZD
  • Hand carved ONI NI KANABO Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.Hand carved ONI NI KANABO Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.
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    ONI NI KANABO
    ONI NI KANABO - Spiky Bat - art made to wear and display.... ONI NI KANABO Japanese proverb says "Oni ni Kanabo" that means "Almighty". If you let Oni have a Metal Bat (Spiked Club), he will be strongest, Almighty. A magnificent carving, hand crafted from a character-filled...
    $2,111.00 NZD
    $2,111.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a beautiful large sized flower jade drop. It is hand carved from a piece of New Zealand pounamu, with fascinating orange and green inclusions throughout the stone. We have this on a brown coloured, adjustable four plait cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.This photo shows a beautiful large sized flower jade drop. It is hand carved from a piece of New Zealand pounamu, with fascinating orange and green inclusions throughout the stone. We have this on a brown coloured, adjustable four plait cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.
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    OPTIMIST
    OPTIMIST - a beautiful jade drop. It reminds us of the enduring optimism that is invariably along for the ride when you hit the road! This pendant will make a great travel companion and a reminder (in stone) to never lose the optimism. OPTIMIST...
    $444.00 NZD
    $444.00 NZD
  • This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Black Jade Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone goddess, woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Black Jade Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone goddess, woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    OSHUN
    OSHUN and the TREE OF LIFE Hand carved, Australian Black Jade Stone. OSHUN is a deity of the Yaruba people in South Western Nigeria. This Goddess is associated with water, fertility, purity, love and sensuality. This is a combination of two ancient and iconic symbols, the curvaceous...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.
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    PĀ KAHAWAI
    PĀ KAHAWAI - Trolling Lure This is one of 7 Framed Artworks we have received from renowned New Zealand artist and jade carver - Kerry Thompson. A beautiful New Zealand Jade Matau carved in New Zealand Pounamu, framed and signed by Kerry Thompson. Kerry...
    $1,266.00 NZD
    $1,266.00 NZD
  • 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. The design is a Wheku - a 'carved face'. These designs are found throughout the Pacific and tend to...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER For those who feel the salt in their veins and hear the waves in their dreams, this one-of-a-kind pendant is a wearable ode to the ocean’s soul. Expertly shaped into a sleek, surfboard-inspired silhouette, its fluid lines echo the grace of a breaking wave, carved...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a Southern Cross constellation disc pendant hand carved from recycled ebony and bone with premium nz paua shell, Australian Golden and Tahitian Black Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a Southern Cross constellation disc pendant hand carved from recycled ebony and bone with premium nz paua shell, Australian Golden and Tahitian Black Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    PACIFIC STAR
    PACIFIC STAR - Southern Cross Constellation This is a stunning REVERSIBLE disc pendant exquisitely designed and brilliantly crafted. A fantastic representation of the Southern Cross Constellation. Design Inspired by Day & Night Crafted for those who seek art to wear, this pendant is reversible,...
    $1,300.00 NZD
    $1,300.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a medium sized drop pendant hand carved from Ebony wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a medium sized drop pendant hand carved from Ebony wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
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    PACIFIC UNIVERSE
    PACIFIC UNIVERSE - A Mother of Pearl Full Moon, with Matariki design in Copper, Brass and Silver and an Ocean of Pāua Shell... what more could you ask for! This pendant doesn’t just hang - it moves with you, its surfboard curves catching the light...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a 3-plait black cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and olive binding.Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a 3-plait black cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and olive binding.
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    PARADISE
    PARADISE - Slip it over your head and you'll be donning a stunning piece of wearable art. This piece is all about the stone - a gorgeous broody green, shot through with dark bluey/green veins of colour! Carved by RIC MOOR this toki is a...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD

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