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 is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.
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    TIGEREYE
    TIGEREYE This piece is one in our series called CUSTOS OPTATUM - "Guardian of Wishes". Each piece in this series represents a vessel to carry our wishes, those personal aspirations that you have for yourself or someone close to you. A beautiful hand carved...
    €76,95 EUR
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  • This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable red cord.This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable red cord.
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    BALANCE
    BALANCE is a beautiful hand carved African Turquoise drop pendant. This piece is one in our series called CUSTOS OPTATUM - "Guardian of Wishes". Each piece in this series represents a vessel to carry our wishes, those personal aspirations that you have for yourself...
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  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Inanga 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 Black cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Inanga 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 Black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FORTUITOUS
    FORTUITOUS This exquisite pendant is a wonderful representation of a flowing manaia, hand-carved from rare New Zealand inanga jade by Ross Crump. The stone’s pale, milky green hue is soft and ethereal, with a crisp, luminous quality that glows beautifully when illuminated from behind....
    €357,95 EUR
    €357,95 EUR
  • Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Whalebone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Free worldwide delivery. Provided to you on a hand plaited adjustable cord.Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Whalebone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Free worldwide delivery. Provided to you on a hand plaited adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    INTUITION
      INTUITION - a teacher of all things, a celestial guide, carved in bone. A mysterious and ancient form to evoke a sense of mystery and reverence. This tiki is a complex and beautifully carved traditional pendant. INTUITION represents a very ancient symbol. One that is widely recognised, but by far the...
    €186,95 EUR
    €233,95 EUR
    €186,95 EUR
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  • Woman wearing Jade twist pendantRoss 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...
    €454,95 EUR
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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...
    €152,95 EUR
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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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    €845,95 EUR
    €845,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €276,95 EUR
    €276,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    VIRIDESCENT
    VIRIDESCENT - a small, twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner. A small, unisex pendant, VIRIDESCENT can be worn by anyone! The twist design is locally called a 'Pikorua' and is a symbol of relationships. This is a very cool little...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    BENEATH THE MARSH
    BENEATH THE MARSH - a small, twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner. A small, unisex pendant that can be worn by anyone! The twist, reimagined as a droplet. BENEATH THE MARSH is carved from pale, marshy-green jade with a smooth,...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    AFFINITY
    AFFINITY - a small, dark green twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner.  The classic pikorua gets a quirky makeover. AFFINITY features a playful, original and edgy form sculpted from pale green pounamu with a gorgeous matte finish. Original design, exceptional...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    EMERALD ESSENCE
    EMERALD ESSENCE - a small, dark green twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner.  Carved from an exceptional piece of dark kawakawa jade, this tiny, drop-shaped twist is impeccably formed—a miniature sculpture whose deep green glow proves that the most powerful...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    THE DRIFT
    THE DRIFT - a gorgeous, dark green twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner.  Shaun Gardiner has found the soul in this piece of stone! Carved from a faultless piece of New Zealand jade, this tiny twist is deliberately set just...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    CRISP MORNING DEW
    CRISP MORNING DEW - a fine twist pendant carved from New Zealand Kawakawa jade Sharp, slender, and seriously elegant. CRISP MORNING DEW takes the classic pikorua and stretches it into something entirely new - a sculptural drop that tapers to a beautiful, pointed finish....
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    I'LL BE THERE
    I'LL BE THERE - a small and slender twist pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka jade I'LL BE THERE - carved from rare totoweka jade with lovely rusty-red blushes running through it. It's a pikorua (twist), but with a playful flick in the tail...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
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    LOVE AND LIGHT
    LOVE AND LIGHT - a fine twist pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka jade A contemporary drop-twist with ancient soul. LOVE AND LIGHT is finely carved from pale totoweka stone - softly veined, subtly earthy - and suspended on our fine Marrakesh cord. Original design,...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • New Zealand Jade twist pendantNew Zealand Jade twist pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BURNISHED GLOW
    BURNISHED GLOW - a fine twist pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka jade A piece for someone who likes their jewellery to have a little unexpected character! BURNISHED GLOW is carved from rare New Zealand totoweka jade - distinguished by the shades of red in...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • A Large, Gorgeous, Organic Piece of Jade ArtA Large, Gorgeous, Organic Piece of Jade Art
    NZ Pacific
    TERRA FIRMA
    TERRA FIRMA - A large, gorgeous organic piece of jade art, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. Experience the perfect blend of artistic vision and craftsmanship in this stunning jade creation. Jade is a notoriously unforgiving medium, but Shaun’s talent has transformed this piece into a...
    €306,95 EUR
    €306,95 EUR
  • Beautiful New Zealand Jade Art to WearBeautiful New Zealand Jade Art to Wear
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    FLEETING SHADOW
    FLEETING SHADOW - a gorgeous matau pendant, with hints of a koru pendant, hand carved by Shaun Gardiner. Carved from a wonderful, high-grade, piece of jade, this is a beautiful piece of carved art. A piece for lovers of the ocean! Like a fleeting...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • Beautiful New Zealand Jade KoruBeautiful New Zealand Jade Koru
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    VIGOR
    VIGOR - a small koru pendant hand carved from beautiful New Zealand Pounamu, Jade. Meet VIGOR – a little pendant carved straight from the land of New Zealand. Wear it, and you'll feel that beautiful connection to solid ground beneath your feet. Thinking of...
    €121,95 EUR
    €121,95 EUR
  • A Small Jade Koru Pendant to Wear on Your AdventuresA Small Jade Koru Pendant to Wear on Your Adventures
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    SECOND WIND
    SECOND WIND - a small koru pendant to wear on your adventures! Hand carved from beautiful New Zealand Pounamu, Jade by Shaun Gardiner. SECOND WIND is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid...
    €121,95 EUR
    €121,95 EUR
  • A Very Cool Manaia, Hand Carved in Inanga JadeA Very Cool Manaia, Hand Carved in Inanga Jade
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    INTREPID
    INTREPID - A quirky Manaia design hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade for this piece which adds to its unique character. INTREPID is a very precise, delicate carving that is nice and...
    €233,95 EUR
    €233,95 EUR
  • A Mighty Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand JadeA Mighty Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Jade
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    GALLANT
    GALLANT - A mighty Manaia pendant hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade. GALLANT is a very precise, delicate carving that looks fantastic worn high on the neck. We've paired this lovely manaia with...
    €233,95 EUR
    €233,95 EUR
  • Magnificent Jade Twist PendantMagnificent Jade Twist Pendant
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    TWILIGHT HELIX
    TWILIGHT HELIX - This is a striking, medium sized, quadruple twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner. Quite a challenge to carve this complex form with such precision, but it has been masterfully, and beautifully, achieved here. The stone used is...
    €248,95 EUR
    €248,95 EUR
  • A Beautiful New Zealand Flower Jade TwistA Beautiful New Zealand Flower Jade Twist
    NZ Pacific
    SUNBEAM
    SUNBEAM - a bold double twist pendant carved in New Zealand flower jade by Shaun Gardiner. SUNBEAM is a beauty! Elegantly shaped in a long and slender drop form, the twists are beautifully carved using the different colours in the stone to highlight the...
    €203,95 EUR
    €203,95 EUR
  • A Gorgeous Dark Green Jade TwistA Gorgeous Dark Green Jade Twist
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    JUBILANT
    JUBILANT - this is a gorgeous, dark green twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner.  A curious shape carved in exceptional pounamu! JUBILANT is a small piece that can be worn by anyone. It is beautifully carved in an original take...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • A Fine Twist Pendant, Carved in Totoweka JadeA Fine Twist Pendant, Carved in Totoweka Jade
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    AMITY
    AMITY - a fine twist pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka jade A piece for someone who likes their jewellery to have a little unexpected character! AMITY is carved from rare New Zealand totoweka jade - distinguished by the shades of red in the...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • A Stylish and Slightly Edgy Twist PendantA Stylish and Slightly Edgy Twist Pendant
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    SUNSHOWER
    SUNSHOWER - a gorgeous twist pendant carved in New Zealand flower jade by Shaun Gardiner. SUNSHOWER will look wonderful worn high on the neck, but can be positioned wherever you like on its adjustable cord. Gorgeous stone crafted into a stylish and slightly edgy...
    €152,95 EUR
    €152,95 EUR
  • A Small New Zealand Jade Twist PendantA Small New Zealand Jade Twist Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BOUND AS ONE
    BOUND AS ONE - a small, twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner. A small, unisex pendant that can be worn by anyone! The twist design is locally called a 'Pikorua' and is a symbol of relationships. This is a very...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR
  • A Beautiful, Small, Jade Twist PendantA Beautiful, Small, Jade Twist Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    AFFABLE
    AFFABLE - this is a striking, small, twist pendant carved in New Zealand jade by Shaun Gardiner. A wonderful unisex piece that can be worn by anyone! The twist design is locally called a 'Pikorua' and is a symbol of relationships. This is a...
    €132,95 EUR
    €132,95 EUR

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