Pāua

Pāua is the Māori name given to three species of marine gastropod molluscs. They are known in the United States and Australia as abalone, and in the United Kingdom as ormer shells.

Maori legend suggests that Pāua is a gift from Tangaroa, the God of the Sea. They regard Pāua as a Taonga (treasure) as a source of food and as a beautiful shell used in their carving to illuminate eyes and adorn other artwork.

We believe that Pāua is highly underrated as material and we have a selection here of some spectacular jewelry made with this beautiful shell.

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  • A hand carved bone contemporary bird pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved bone contemporary bird pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    TATA
    TATA A wonderful bone pendant, hand carved by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. This is quintessential Kerry Thompson - beautiful flowing lines, creative design and his fantastic ability to play with colour through a mix of stained and polished bone.  TATA is a medium sized pendant and is a...
    £227.00 GBP
    £252.00 GBP
    £227.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    TE KAITUTEI
    TE KAITUTEI - The Watchman Hand carved by Andrew Doughty This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. and a wonderful Opal insert in the centre of the koru. TE KAITUTEI holds more than one material... Opal, Pāua Shell...
    £554.00 GBP
    £554.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Bone Whale Tail pendant with Paua shell inlay by Andrew Doughty. Whale tail pendant by Andrew Doughty with engraving in it. Beautiful unisex necklace hand carved in New Zealand, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Provided with an adjustable brown cord.Hand carved Bone Whale Tail pendant with Paua shell inlay by Andrew Doughty. Whale tail pendant by Andrew Doughty with engraving in it. Beautiful unisex necklace hand carved in New Zealand, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Provided with an adjustable brown cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TE ORA KAHA - AROHA WHAKAORA
    TE ORA KAHA - AROHA WHAKAORA - Healing Love In the artists words below... This Taonga is named Te Ora Kaha - Aroha Whakaora which means healing love. In general, the whale tail represents strength, power, and speed. Such symbolism is obvious to those...
    £302.00 GBP
    £302.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a large sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out, one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a large sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out, one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    THE LIGHTHOUSE
    THE LIGHTHOUSE - a gorgeous, large toki pendant hand carved for us by Yannis Petzold. A symphony of earth, ocean, and artistry, this hand-carved bone pendant is a masterclass in understated elegance. Slender and fluid in form, it dances between raw organic beauty and refined...
    £444.00 GBP
    £444.00 GBP
  • A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from stained bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi.A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from stained bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    THE PEACEMAKER
    THE PEACEMAKER - a stunning hand carved one off, engraved Bone Flute. The kōauau is a traditional Māori flute, often crafted from wood, bone, or stone. They are usually somewhere between 10 and 20cm long (4 - 8 inches) and have between three to...
    £856.00 GBP
    £856.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a hand carved face pendant. It is carved from bone with paua shell and although a medium piece, it is a wonderful, delicate piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved face pendant. It is carved from bone with paua shell and although a medium piece, it is a wonderful, delicate piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. Delivery is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    THE VISION
    A mystical and mysterious bone pendant! THE VISION is a little piece of unique bone art made to wear and enjoy!  To get a full appreciation of this work, take a look at the video. This shows the colour and the shape of what...
    £149.00 GBP
    £149.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a medium sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a medium sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    TRINITY AOTEAROA
    TRINITY AOTEAROA - a hand made Toki pendant filled with creativity and craftsmanship. A little masterpiece of artistry and allure: hand-carved by Yannis Petzold, this toki pendant is a confluence of rare materials and wonderful craftsmanship. Unveiling its magic: carved from lustrous bone, TRINITY...
    £407.00 GBP
    £407.00 GBP
  • This is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.comThis is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.com
    NZ Pacific
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ - Stand Proud A Toki pendant with a Tiki design carved into the front face. This is a large and imposing pendant, designed to represent courage and pride. This piece was carved for us by - Anthony Bray-Heta.  TU WHAKAHĪHĪ is a strong,...
    £856.00 GBP
    £856.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TŪMANAKO
    TŪMANAKO - Hope A beautiful carved boars tusk pendant - original 'art to wear' from Andrew Doughty.   Andrew has named it TŪMANAKO which means Hope. We will include a lengthy description of this piece - detail on the meaning behind the detail in the carving...
    £539.00 GBP
    £539.00 GBP
  • A hand carved twist pendant made from bone. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.A hand carved twist pendant made from bone. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    TWISTING JOURNEY
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR TWISTING JOURNEY, carved by Fumio Noguchi from bone with a Pāua shell centre. TWISTING JOURNEY is a wearable masterpiece. It is a remarkable piece of work - quality and craftsmanship make it a fashion statement you'll treasure for years....
    £453.00 GBP
    £453.00 GBP
  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    VORTEX
    VORTEX is a koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi in bone. It is intricately carved and very well made - a piece to wear all the time! VORTEX is a fabulous symbol of positivity and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. The...
    £166.00 GBP
    £166.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    WHAKAHOHE
    WHAKAHOHE - to invigorate, energise, revitalise Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. This is classic bone art - a beautifully handcrafted, thoughtful bone carving. This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. WHAKAHOHE is perfect for you if...
    £302.00 GBP
    £302.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a carved Tiki and manaia in bone. The artist, Andrew Doughty, has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved Tiki and manaia in bone. The artist, Andrew Doughty, has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    WHAKATIKA KIA WHITI
    WHAKATIKA KIA WHITI - Get up and shine Hand carved by Andrew Doughty In the artists words: This special taonga is named Whakatika Kia Whiti which means get up and shine. The general concept is that of great protection of the Kaitiaki (guardian) who...
    £1,065.00 GBP
    £1,065.00 GBP

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