Travelling

The ocean has always been a dominant force in the lives of the Pacific people. The islands and lands of the region were populated by people making long and risky voyages across dangerous waters.  

Travellers were revered as discoverers and providers and it was believed that successful voyages were protected by various gods of the oceans and heavens.

It is not unusual for travellers to wear amulets that offer protection against the risks encountered when travelling.

This is a collection of carvings that have traditionally been worn to protect the traveller.

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  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green kahurangi jade. The cord is plaited and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green kahurangi jade. The cord is plaited and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    WHITETIP AT DUSK
    WHITETIP AT DUSK a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - quietly going about his business in the soft evening light.... A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the...
    €180,95 EUR
    €180,95 EUR
  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited olive green and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited olive green and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - quietly going about his business in the soft evening light.... A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the shaft...
    €178,95 EUR
    €178,95 EUR
  • Hand made whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. 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 whale bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of whalebone. 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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. The...
    From €112,95 EUR
    From €112,95 EUR
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  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade feather necklace. The cord is a tan colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade feather necklace. The cord is a tan colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    WINGED MESSENGER
      WINGED MESSENGER is a stylised Tui feather, carved in New Zealand pounamu. The Tui is a native New Zealand bird and is regarded as a national heritage animal. Māori belief is that the tui is a messenger to the Goddesses and Gods -...
    €693,95 EUR
    €693,95 EUR
  • Hand made cow bone feather leaf necklace. Real boars tusk bone stained with homemade dye. Free worldwide delivery. Cool gifts from NZ Pacific. Feather pendant. Delivered with DHL Express Courier. Hand made cow bone feather leaf necklace. Real boars tusk bone stained with homemade dye. Free worldwide delivery. Cool gifts from NZ Pacific. Feather pendant. Delivered with DHL Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WINGTIP
    This is a wonderful, finely carved feather pendant. The perfect gift for bird lovers and aficionados of the art of flight. WINGTIP - hand carved from a boars tusk, this is a little work of art. Fumio's attention to detail is wonderful - he has taken a...
    €442,95 EUR
    €442,95 EUR
  • This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.
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    YELLOW EYE
    YELLOW EYE - A hand carved Australian Black Jade pendant for all you lovers of penguins! This really is a glorious piece - beautifully carved and polished to a low shine. The black jade is superb, blemish-free it glows with the spirit of this little...
    €197,95 EUR
    €197,95 EUR

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