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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  • 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...
    €479,95 EUR
    €479,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €948,95 EUR
    €948,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €1.282,95 EUR
    €1.282,95 EUR
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Kerry Thompson.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    PATH OF LIFE
    PATH OF LIFE - a gorgeous pendant, carved in a dark green New Zealand Pounamu. Artist: Kerry Thompson THE PARTNER - carved as the commanding counterpart to its smaller twin, this pendant completes the pair Kerry Thompson conceived as a testament to partnership. Reversing...
    €1.801,95 EUR
    €1.801,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €315,95 EUR
    €315,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €90,95 EUR
    €90,95 EUR
  • 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
    LITTLE TREASURE
    LITTLE TREASURE - A beautifully carved niho pendant. LITTLE TREASURE has a lovely shape and form to it. There is a slight chip on one side and a similar detailing on the back. We have factored this into the price. Check out our brief...
    €69,95 EUR
    €69,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €90,95 EUR
    €90,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €92,95 EUR
    €92,95 EUR
  • 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
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    €2.120,95 EUR
    €2.120,95 EUR
  • This photo shows a hand carved Aotea stone Tiki pendant. It is a very light blue colour with pāua shell insert eyes. The cord is blue and silver grey and is length adjustableThis photo shows a hand carved Aotea stone Tiki pendant. It is a very light blue colour with pāua shell insert eyes. The cord is blue and silver grey and is length adjustable
    NZ Pacific
    CELESTINE
    CELESTINE - A beautiful New Zealand Aotea Stone Tiki CELESTINE 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 elements...
    €1.757,95 EUR
    €1.757,95 EUR
  • Hand carved bone hook pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone hook is provided with an adjustable Kalahari cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free delivery worldwide.Hand carved bone hook pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone hook is provided with an adjustable Kalahari cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free delivery worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    RESOLUTE
    RESOLUTE is a beautiful hook carved from bone If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate the finest craftsmanship - check this piece out, it's a beauty! We absolutely love the two tone matte and polished finish alongside the faultless handiwork....
    €97,95 EUR
    €97,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €224,95 EUR
    €224,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €224,95 EUR
    €224,95 EUR
  • This photo shows a medium sized jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely varied green and light orange New Zealand Flower jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length.This photo shows a medium sized jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely varied green and light orange New Zealand Flower jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length.
    NZ Pacific
    LIMELIGHT
    LIMELIGHT - jade roimata pendant LIMELIGHT is a pendant for those who love unique jewellery - this is a particularly eye-catching work that is raw and tactile! The jade is a pale milky green that reminds a little of glacial waters rushing down a...
    €145,95 EUR
    €145,95 EUR
  • This is a lovely medium sized toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.This is a lovely medium sized toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    HERO
    HERO - Jade toki pendant  The Jade Anchor This is a blade of earth itself. It could have been sharpened by time... Carved from New Zealand flower jade, its colours don’t just sit there - they move. Greens that ripple like shadowed forests, the...
    €124,95 EUR
    €124,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €285,95 EUR
    €285,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €199,95 EUR
    €199,95 EUR
  • Hand carved Brecciated Jasper Toki Pendant.Hand carved Brecciated Jasper Toki Pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    CRIMSON MOON
    CRIMSON MOON - A beautiful toki carved from Brecciated Jasper. Rare Brecciated Jasper Toki – A Unique Treasure Carved from striking Brecciated Jasper, this exceptional toki is a true one-of-a-kind piece. The stone’s deep crimson base is dramatically streaked with metallic grey inclusions, creating...
    €199,95 EUR
    €199,95 EUR
  • One only larger sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Donna Summers, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. Provided with Khaki adjustable cord.One only larger sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Donna Summers, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. Provided with Khaki adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    LIME DROP
    LIME DROP - New Zealand Jade Roimata pendant Carved from glorious pale green New Zealand jade, this pendant is a quiet showstopper - think minimalist chic meets nature’s artistry! The sharp chevron shape gives serious architectural vibes, while its soft matte finish drinks in the...
    €174,95 EUR
    €174,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €158,95 EUR
    €158,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €214,95 EUR
    €214,95 EUR
  • 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,...
    €214,95 EUR
    €214,95 EUR
  • 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
    TENACIOUS
    TENACIOUS - Unique Pounamu Toki Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, TENACIOUS are Toki earrings made from New Zealand Jade.  These stylish earrings are handcrafted from New Zealand jade. They are a wonderful example of an artist exploring traditional design with a little imagination and a splash of...
    €194,95 EUR
    €194,95 EUR
  • One only larger sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Donna Summers, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. Provided with Khaki adjustable cord.One only larger sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Donna Summers, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. Provided with Khaki adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    CHEVRON DROP
    Chevron Drop - New Zealand Jade Roimata pendant Bold Geometry in Stone! Carved from solid pale green New Zealand jade, this pendant makes a quiet but undeniable statement. The crisp chevron shape cuts a clean, architectural line - its matte surface absorbing light rather...
    €174,95 EUR
    €174,95 EUR
  • This photo shows a medium sized jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely varied green and light orange New Zealand Flower jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length.This photo shows a medium sized jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely varied green and light orange New Zealand Flower jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length.
    NZ Pacific
    FIRESTORM
    FIRESTORM - jade roimata pendant The colours in this Pounamu are beautifully varied and very striking! Predominantly green jade with a FIRESTORM of light orange - New Zealand Marsden jade at its finest! FIRESTORM is a pendant for those who love unique jewellery -...
    €128,95 EUR
    €128,95 EUR
  • Two Jade koru partner pendants. Necklace hand carved in New Zealand jade, pounamu by NZ Pacific. These are partner pendants that represent partnerships. The jade is a beautiful bright green and we have suspended these on adjustable cords so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. Postage is included in the price and we ship worldwide.Two Jade koru partner pendants. Necklace hand carved in New Zealand jade, pounamu by NZ Pacific. These are partner pendants that represent partnerships. The jade is a beautiful bright green and we have suspended these on adjustable cords so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. Postage is included in the price and we ship worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    DUAD
    DUAD - Jade koru pair carved in NEW ZEALAND POUNAMU Matching pendants for partners who stand apart (together) These aren’t just pendants, they’re a silent language of connection, carved from the same luminous slab of New Zealand kawakawa jade. Semi-translucent and glowing like sunlight through...
    €245,95 EUR
    €245,95 EUR
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. We have suspended this from a 3-plait beige 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 3-plait beige cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots.
    NZ Pacific
    MIDNIGHT WANDERER
    MIDNIGHT WANDERER - a solid, traditional toki 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 but visually unobtrusive pendant. The quality of the workmanship and...
    €224,95 EUR
    €224,95 EUR
  • Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. We have suspended this from a 3-plait beige cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and beige binding.Hand carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. We have suspended this from a 3-plait beige cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and beige binding.
    NZ Pacific
    THE QUIET BLADE
    THE QUIET BLADE - New Zealand Jade Toki A masterclass in minimalist strength, this slender toki by Donna Summers balances elegant proportions with deliberate weight. The blade tapers with precision before swelling subtly toward the front - a quiet flourish that gives the piece...
    €199,95 EUR
    €199,95 EUR
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
    NZ Pacific
    LOVE SHIELD
    LOVE SHIELD - Large Koru Shield A gorgeous half-shield shaped pendant, made from a piece of New Zealand Pounamu. Hand carved by Donna Summers. LOVE SHIELD - we love the jade, the carving and the exquisite craftsmanship! A stunning work of Art to Wear!...
    €294,95 EUR
    €294,95 EUR

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