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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  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved into New Zealand Flower Jade. We have added a yellow adjustable cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved into New Zealand Flower Jade. We have added a yellow adjustable cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    SANDY DREAMS
    SANDY DREAMS - a medium sized, gorgeous organic piece of jade art to wear, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. This pendant showcases the two essential skills of jade art: artistic vision and the precise technical ability to bring it to life in an unforgiving...
    CHF 117.00
    CHF 117.00
  • This photo shows a large hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a large hook with koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    PERSPICACIOUS
    PERSPICACIOUS - a gorgeous matau with koru heart pendant, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. Carved from an exceptional piece of jade, this is a really wonderful piece of carved art to wear. A masterpiece of elegant, fluid form carved from deep green New Zealand...
    CHF 169.00
    CHF 169.00
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MOONSCAPE
    MOONSCAPE - a medium sized, contemporary, koru pendant. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Pounamu. MOONSCAPE - a study in elegant contrast. Carved from serene pale green jade, its form is defined by two distinct profiles: one side falls in a...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat cord.
    NZ Pacific
    GREEN GALAXY
    GREEN GALAXY - a medium sized koru pendant, carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Pounamu. Meet our geometric koru - a pendant that redefines this classic symbol with bold, contemporary lines. Carved from a solid piece of deep green jade, GREEN GALAXY presents...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable blue cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable blue cord.
    NZ Pacific
    INTO THE BLUE
    INTO THE BLUE - a medium sized koru pendant, carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Pounamu. A modern fusion of structure and flow. This unique koru pendant masterfully blends angular geometry with organic form, creating a striking visual contrast. Carved from a...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.
    NZ Pacific
    ARCANE
    ARCANE - a medium sized koru pendant, carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Pounamu. A bold, contemporary take on the classic koru symbol. Expertly hand-carved in solid dark green jade by artist Shaun Gardiner, this pendant features a smooth, curled spiral in...
    CHF 109.00
    CHF 136.00
    CHF 109.00
  • Man wearing jade hook pendantThis 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...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
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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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    THE DREAMER
    THE DREAMER - 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 - whichever way...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    STARRY NIGHT
    STARRY NIGHT - 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 - whichever way...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings.Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings.
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    MOONPOOL KORU
    MOONPOOL KORU - hand carved Mother of Pearl earrings.  Made from a soft coloured piece of mother of pearl which glows in the light with a golden hue. We're thrilled to have these on offer for you - hand carved by Amanda Thompson. The design...
    CHF 163.00
    CHF 163.00
  • Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.
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    SURF BREAK
    SURF BREAK Hand carved from Black Jade, finished with sterling silver - a necklace that will stand out in any crowd.  SURF BREAK makes a statement with its bold design and unique shape. Crafted from high-quality materials, this pendant will make a lasting impression....
    CHF 94.00
    CHF 94.00
  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade waka pendant.Person wearing jade pendant
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    WAKA'S WANDERLUST
    WAKA'S WANDERLUST - a marvellous pendant depicting a travelling trio in a waka. This New Zealand Jade necklace is one to wear while you embrace your journey through life. WAKA'S WANDERLUST is carved by Nick Balme in great detail. It tells a little story...
    CHF 797.00
    CHF 797.00
  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade Matau, hook pendant.A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade Matau, hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE - a large and charismatic Matau carved from gorgeous New Zealand Jade. ANCHOR AND ASPIRE is a gorgeous weighty matau, a contemporary pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand greenstone. Comprising manaia and matau designs, this is a glorious...
    CHF 471.00
    CHF 471.00
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    POAKA TIKI
    POAKA TIKI - visually powerful Bronze Tiki pendant IN THE ARTISTS WORDS... This is fully 3D Hei Tiki Boar (poaka) w/ Pounamu eyes. Carved with tusks to match the hunter and an open hand to symbolise the holding of a Tewhatewha (a fighting staff)....
    CHF 637.00
    CHF 637.00
  • Woman wearing a hair pin in a bun hair styleHand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    SWEET DREAMS
    SWEET DREAMS - Hand Carved Bone Hair Pin by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beauty! This wonderful hair pin is decorated with a double sided koru design. This is etched into the bone and then inked so that it is revealed in all its...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.
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    DREAMS
    Gorgeous, Double Sided, Bone Koru Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, and wonderfully detailed, these round swing earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching. The contemporary Koru design is engraved and inked into both sides - there's always a glimpse of the beautiful...
    CHF 149.00
    CHF 149.00
  • Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.
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    DREAMER
    Gorgeous, Double Sided, Bone Koru Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, these DREAMER earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching. The Koru is engraved and inked on both sides, which is really lovely - you'll always catch a glimpse of this beautiful design....
    CHF 149.00
    CHF 149.00
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a brown colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a brown colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    STRONG FOUNDATION
    STRONG FOUNDATION is a larger sized, double sided, Toki pendant with koru and hammerhead design. Amanda has used a natural white bone as the foundation for this special little toki. Against this bright, polished bone she has cut a series of koru designs representing...
    CHF 215.00
    CHF 215.00
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a camel colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a camel colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    FAMILY
    FAMILY is a larger sized, double sided, Toki pendant with koru and hammerhead design. Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The Koru carved down the front and back faces are stained in a pale brown and polished...
    CHF 215.00
    CHF 215.00
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a marrakesh colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a marrakesh colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    ELDER'S GUIDANCE
    ELDER'S GUIDANCE - a medium sized Toki pendant with koru Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The Koru carved centre are stained in a pale brown and polished to a matte finish - a beautiful contrast that...
    CHF 157.00
    CHF 157.00
  • A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate twist pendant. The cord is a gingernut brown colour and is a adjustable.A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate twist pendant. The cord is a gingernut brown colour and is a adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    JOURNEY ON
    JOURNEY ON - an intricate and eye-catching complex bone twist pendant Complex and beautiful, the carving twists and turns with grace and unity. This pendant captures the complex beauty of familial bonds. A single bone twists upon itself in an elegant, challenging spiral -...
    CHF 295.00
    CHF 295.00
  • Hand carved bone breastplate pendant.Hand carved bone breastplate pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    A TOUCH OF MAGIC
    A TOUCH OF MAGIC - bone breastplate, hand carved by Amanda Thompson. This is a small-medium sized pendant, beautifully shaped and polished. This is smaller than we usually see which makes it the perfect piece if you would like something a little exotic, but...
    CHF 141.00
    CHF 141.00
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a khaki/tan colour and is adjustable. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a khaki/tan colour and is adjustable. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    LUNA MOTH
    LUNA MOTH - a drop pendant carved from New Zealand kokopu jade. This is a wonderful piece of pounamu, carved by a very fine artist and carver - Kerry Thompson. This pale green jade drop reflects the essence of a Luna Moth's wing. The...
    CHF 188.00
    CHF 188.00
  • A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Flower Jade. The cord is a camel/marrakesh colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Flower Jade. The cord is a camel/marrakesh colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    LEOPARD'S LAIR
    LEOPARD'S LAIR - a large and striking koru pendant carved in New Zealand flower jade. Crafted by renowned jade artist Kerry Thompson, this large koru pendant exemplifies his signature design aesthetic, blending traditional Maori symbolism with contemporary artistry. The koru, representing new beginnings and...
    CHF 658.00
    CHF 658.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    CROSSED PATHS
    CROSSED PATHS - a gorgeous toki, carved in New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade Artist: Kerry Thompson The traditional toki reimagined by Kerry Thompson ...this is a wonderful piece of carved art by a fantastic New Zealand artist. Take a look at the brief video...
    CHF 377.00
    CHF 471.00
    CHF 377.00
  • This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    EYES WIDE
    EYES WIDE - a very Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from New Zealand jade. The traditional application of Pāua shell eyes completes...
    CHF 995.00
    CHF 995.00
  • This hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jadeThis hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade
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    CHILD OF THE CURRENT
    CHILD OF THE CURRENT - a hammerhead twist pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.  A beautiful piece of stone - it is a deep green with pale cloud-like inclusions and a semi-transluscent glow. It has been polished to a soft matte. CHILD OF THE...
    CHF 566.00
    CHF 566.00
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
    NZ Pacific
    VERDIGRIS
    VERDIGRIS - hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant Carved from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade. Artist: Kyohei Noguchi A lovely little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - but equally eye-waveringly beautiful. The stone does all the talking here! Kyohei has...
    CHF 282.00
    CHF 282.00
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
    NZ Pacific
    CHIC
    CHIC - Hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade.  A lovely, CHIC little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - except for the standout colours in the stone! It is often said that nature is the...
    CHF 248.00
    CHF 248.00
  • This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is a light green colour in traditional manaia design. We have plaited a cord in black and made it length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is a light green colour in traditional manaia design. We have plaited a cord in black and made it length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    ARCTIC PROTECTOR
    ARCTIC PROTECTOR - Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi, ARCTIC PROTECTOR is made from New Zealand Inanga jade. ARCTIC PROTECTOR is a traditional Manaia design. In Māori culture, the Manaia is a guardian spirit, often worn to maintain a connection...
    CHF 453.00
    CHF 453.00

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