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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  • Large Jade Toki pendant. Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade.Large Jade Toki pendant. Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    TIMBERLAND
    TIMBERLAND - hand carved Jade Toki pendant Outstanding New Zealand Jade Art, made to Wear! TIMBERLAND is hand carved from New Zealand Pounamu and is an absolute beauty. Made from a piece of dark and mysterious stone, this is a standout piece, beautifully carved...
    $598.00 AUD
    $598.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a Labradorite stone toki pendant that we have hand carved.This picture shows a Labradorite stone toki pendant that we have hand carved.
    NZ Pacific
    AZURE TOKI
    AZURE TOKI - A super cool, contemporary, toki pendant. This one is full of surprises! Carved from a select piece of Labradorite, this toki pendant is a piece of captured magic. Its sleek, contemporary form belies a hidden, dynamic world within. Presenting a serene,...
    $287.00 AUD
    $287.00 AUD
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  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    HARIKOA
    HARIKOA - a wonderful, Harikoa (happy), baby HEI TIKI pendant. Named ‘HARIKOA’ for its unmistakably vibrant spirit. This tiki is meticulously hand-carved from a beautifully patterned piece of pounamu. The traditional form is infused with fluid contours that radiate positivity. This pendant serves as...
    $1,192.00 AUD
    $1,192.00 AUD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    PEPI
    PEPI - a wonderful, Pepi (baby), HEI TIKI pendant. A substantial Hei Tiki with a commanding presence. PEPI is meticulously carved from South Westland pounamu, a stone celebrated for its subtle green colours and its quality. The artist has balanced the traditional form with...
    $1,192.00 AUD
    $1,192.00 AUD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    SIBLING PROTECTOR
    SIBLING PROTECTOR - a magnificent, large, HEI TIKI pendant. A commanding Hei Tiki of significant scale, hand-carved from a superlative piece of South Westland pounamu. The artist’s work embodies a proud heritage, blending tradition with personal expression. This pendant serves as an emblem of...
    $1,761.00 AUD
    $1,761.00 AUD
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze matau pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze matau pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    THE FIRST LAUNCH
    THE FIRST LAUNCH - Bronze Matau pendant Embrace the power of heritage with this bold bronze Matau pendant, a striking fusion of ancient symbolism and contemporary design. Fishing was a sacred activity for early māori - the ability to feed family gave mana, so the...
    $784.00 AUD
    $784.00 AUD
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    TIME CAPSULE
    TIME CAPSULE HEI TIKI - visually powerful Bronze Tiki pendant Embrace the strength and spirit of the tiki with this handcast bronze pendant, a bold reimagining of a classic symbol. Crafted in solid, weighty bronze, this piece feels substantial in the hand and powerful...
    $873.00 AUD
    $873.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone Hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN GIANT
    OCEAN GIANT: A Matau Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone OCEAN GIANT is a commanding Matau pendant, hand-carved from vibrant, rare Aotea stone from New Zealand’s South Westland. This substantial piece, measuring 72mm in length, features a strong, angular design that emphasises both its...
    $608.00 AUD
    $608.00 AUD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone Toki pendant.This is a handcrafted aotea stone Toki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    EMERALD FOREST
    EMERALD FOREST: Toki Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone EMERALD FOREST is a striking toki, hand-carved from rare New Zealand Aotea stone. This exceptionally beautiful material is found only in limited quantities in the remote reaches of South Westland. Worn to provide strength in...
    $352.00 AUD
    $352.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    ROOTS
    ROOTS: A Large Rei Puta Pendant in New Zealand Flower Jade  ROOTS is a substantial Rei Puta pendant, masterfully carved from soft green New Zealand Flower Jade. This ancient form is rich in heritage, historically used to encode and preserve intergenerational familial information. The...
    $843.00 AUD
    $843.00 AUD
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  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    WISDOM KEEPER
    WISDOM KEEPER - a large HEI TIKI pendant.  This formidable Hei Tiki pendant is a masterfully executed carving in deep green pounamu. The piece commands attention through its scale and the precision of its traditional form, which is distinguished by the artist's deliberate and...
    $1,667.00 AUD
    $1,667.00 AUD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    WHEKU
    WHEKU - a large Wheku sculpture Ancestral Visage in Pounamu This commanding sculptural piece is a large scale rendering of the traditional wheku form, hewn from dark green pounamu. The stylised ancestral face, with its powerful, linear features, is executed with formidable precision. As...
    $2,256.00 AUD
    $2,256.00 AUD
  • A hand carved medium New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace. The cord is adjustableA hand carved medium New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace. The cord is adjustable
    NZ Pacific
    TWILIGHT
    TWILIGHT - A beautiful, large Jade Matau pendant This is an exceptional carving, a gorgeous design carved with the high quality and beautiful finish that is typical of Madelyne's work. Carved with precision from rare pounamu sourced from the Nelson region in New Zealand.  The...
    $555.00 AUD
    $555.00 AUD
  • Hand carved pounamu drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.Hand carved pounamu drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    DROPLET
    DROPLET - A gorgeous small drop pendant. This little pendant is a very small, beautifully shaped pendant carved from a sliver of New Zealand pounamu. A fabulous little companion - or perhaps your connection to Aotearoa! Check out our brief video and you will...
    $159.00 AUD
    $159.00 AUD
  • Hand carved pounamu niho, drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.Hand carved pounamu niho, drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    INNER FORCE
    INNER FORCE - A small niho style pendant. Evidence that small can be quietly impressive! This is a little tooth-shaped pendant, carved from a very fine piece of New Zealand pounamu. Check out our brief video and you will appreciate the design and the...
    $159.00 AUD
    $159.00 AUD
  • Hand carved pounamu niho, drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.Hand carved pounamu niho, drop pendant. Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    WITHIN THE MARSH
    WITHIN THE MARSH - A finely carved, small niho pendant. When held to the light, WITHIN THE MARSH has a wonderful marmalade orange glow in the Jade. This is a very small piece, gorgeous jade and perfect if you are looking for a delicate...
    $164.00 AUD
    $164.00 AUD
  • This is a lovely large toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade. It is finished in a soft polish and is bound with our hand plaited, adjustable cord.This is a lovely large toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade. It is finished in a soft polish and is bound with our hand plaited, adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BEHIND THE MIRAGE
    BEHIND THE MIRAGE - where the sun meets the land This is a cracker of a toki! The jade is gorgeous - predominantly a pale sandy orange with splashes of light green! It reminds us of the sun striking a bush-fringed ridge.  You have too look...
    $396.00 AUD
    $396.00 AUD
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. We have suspended this from a olive cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots.Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. We have suspended this from a olive cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots.
    NZ Pacific
    MIDNIGHT HOUR
    MIDNIGHT HOUR - a solid, traditional toki pendant carved in New Zealand pounamu Carved by Donna Summers this toki is a clean, crisp design and will appeal to those of you looking for a large, sleek and visually 'strong' pendant. Donna has selected a...
    $396.00 AUD
    $396.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MOTHERLAND
    MOTHERLAND - Kokopu Jade Koru Pendant The Pounamu used for this medium-large sized and beautifully carved Koru is stunning! A truly original and unique carving made from kokopu jade with colours and inclusions we are unlikely to see again! Hold MOTHERLAND up to the...
    $376.00 AUD
    $502.00 AUD
    $376.00 AUD
  • This is a beautiful hand carved Agate toki pendant. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This is a beautiful hand carved Agate toki pendant. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    MARS
    MARS - A bright and cheerful toki carved from a fascinating piece of Agate. A Fiery Orange Agate Masterpiece Bold. Brilliant. One-of-a-kind. This is not your everyday pendant - it's a sculptural stunner, carved from radiant orange agate that looks like it was plucked straight from...
    $352.00 AUD
    $352.00 AUD
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand flower Jade. We have suspended this from a 4-plait brown cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and brown binding.Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand flower Jade. We have suspended this from a 4-plait brown cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and brown binding.
    NZ Pacific
    UNEARTHED
    UNEARTHED - New Zealand Jade Toki Pendant This stunning pendant isn’t just a piece of jewellery - it’s a tiny slice of Aotearoa’s beauty! Carved from gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade, UNEARTHED dazzles with mossy greens and sandy golds, warm earthy tones, and soft organic...
    $279.00 AUD
    $279.00 AUD
  • Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade Totoweka toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade Totoweka toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    CHERRY CHOP
    CHERRY CHOP - Unique Pounamu Toki Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, original toki drop earrings. CHERRY CHOP are made from rare New Zealand Totoweka Jade. Hold them up to the light and you can see the streaks of red suspended in the stone. If you shy...
    $378.00 AUD
    $378.00 AUD
  • Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    LEAD WITH LOVE
    LEAD WITH LOVE - Unique Pounamu Toki Earrings Beautifully designed, handcrafted toki design earrings. LEAD WITH LOVE are something a little different from our friend and jade artist - Donna Summers. Carved from a beautiful translucent New Zealand pounamu, this traditional design - the toki,...
    $378.00 AUD
    $378.00 AUD
  • Hand carved contemporary jade koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.Hand carved contemporary jade koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.
    NZ Pacific
    OCULUS RIDGE
    OCULUS RIDGE - Jade Koru A beautiful, bold, contemporary koru pendant carved in New Zealand jade. Donna Summers’ precise, fluid carving highlights the stone’s natural drama, balancing strength with subtlety. If you appreciate the quiet power of natural beauty this might be the pendant...
    $343.00 AUD
    $343.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    POUNAMU MIST
    POUNAMU MIST - Pounamu Matau Pendant Carved from luminous, bright green jade, this matau (hook) pendant is a bold statement of craftsmanship and natural beauty.  Made by Donna Summers, POUNAMU MIST is crafted from a distinctive piece of New Zealand jade, showcasing a striking interplay...
    $352.00 AUD
    $352.00 AUD
  • This matau is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade. This matau is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade. 
    NZ Pacific
    ROYAL COACHMAN
    ROYAL COACHMAN - jade matau pendant This matau, with its central heart form, is carved from a very striking piece of jade. This is a fantastic, medium sized matau - great if you're looking for a smaller sized, traditional piece and we have this...
    $402.00 AUD
    $402.00 AUD
  • This is a unique drop pendant with koru, hand carved from New Zealand Jade. The cord is a black colour and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier.This is a unique drop pendant with koru, hand carved from New Zealand Jade. The cord is a black colour and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    THE QUIET LEAF
    THE QUIET LEAF - an elegant jade drop pendant Carved from rich, dark green Marsden jade, this elegant leaf-shaped pendant is a study in fluidity and contrast. The stone’s deep, earthy tones are reminiscent of forest shadows - but with a modern edge, a...
    $464.00 AUD
    $464.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a large deep green large jade koru pendant, also called a koru, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable black coloured necklace.This picture shows a large deep green large jade koru pendant, also called a koru, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable black coloured necklace.
    NZ Pacific
    GOSSAMER
    GOSSAMER - a fine jade koru pendant Carved from radiant, translucent pounamu, this compact koru pendant captures light like a droplet of spring water. The stone’s vivid green hue is threaded with wispy, cloud-like veils that seem to drift beneath its polished surface. Though...
    $375.00 AUD
    $375.00 AUD
  • This koru is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade.This koru is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    DREAMS I SEE
    DREAMS I SEE - jade koru pendant Carved from a beautiful piece of bright green Pounamu, a very fine Marsden jade. DREAMS I SEE was carved for us by Donna Summers, a great artist and carver. She has a fine touch and handles the stone with...
    $412.00 AUD
    $412.00 AUD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    TRUE NORTH
    TRUE NORTH - Pounamu Matau Pendant Carved from luminous, bright green jade, this matau (hook) pendant is a bold statement of craftsmanship and natural beauty. The stone’s vibrant, almost electric hue is deepened by a scattering of dark, subtle inclusions - flecks of mystery...
    $375.00 AUD
    $375.00 AUD

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