Wisdom

Elders have always held a special place in South Pacific cultures. They are respected and often revered for their experience and wisdom. They have often held the role of storyteller, passing valuable knowledge down through the generations. 

The Whale was thought to represent wisdom. Necklaces carved with a whale form were gifted and worn as a symbol of someone having knowledge and experience.

The Manaia - the messenger between the earthly world and the Gods represents spiritual awareness and was also worn by people thought to be wise.

The Toki, or adze, is worn as a symbol of strength and honour, and can reflect the experience and knowledge of the wearer.

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  • This picture shows a stylised couple in a close embrace sharing a kiss. The pendant is hand carved from a bright faultless piece of British Columbian jade. The cord is a 3-ply plaited green which is adjustable.This picture shows a stylised couple in a close embrace sharing a kiss. The pendant is hand carved from a bright faultless piece of British Columbian jade. The cord is a 3-ply plaited green which is adjustable.
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    PASSIONATE EMBRACE
    PASSIONATE EMBRACE Treat yourself to a PASSIONATE EMBRACE, an emblem of passionate, true love. This beautiful, hand-carved pendant is perfect for showing your passion and commitment. We have carved this from a silky smooth and faultless piece of British Columbian jade - a bright and highly...
    £148.00 GBP
    £148.00 GBP
  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green 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 tan/khaki cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green 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 tan/khaki cord.
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    PATHFINDER
    PATHFINDER This piece is a wonderful flowing manaia hand carved from New Zealand Auhunga jade. The stone is a bright, dark green, crisp and lustrous, it glows when lit from behind. The finish is a brilliant polish - it has a silky feel in...
    £310.00 GBP
    £310.00 GBP
  • Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.
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    PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO
    PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO This piece is named PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO - Warrior of radiant light. Artist's note... A patu is traditionally a weapon although it is also used in ceremony. MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO...
    £293.00 GBP
    £293.00 GBP
  • Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.
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    PĀUA TRIO
    PĀUA TRIO An exceptional work of carved art. This is a wonderfully creative piece made from a range of exotic and beautifully rich materials. Hand crafted for us by Yannis Petzold. The Materials.... The toki is carved from a recycled piece of Lignum Vitae -...
    £375.00 GBP
    £375.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Disc with wooden stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Alex Sands Studio. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Disc with wooden stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Alex Sands Studio. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    PEACE
    ONE ONLY A sculptural piece, carved from New Zealand Flower Jade, with a timber stand. PEACE is a visually expressive piece that will appeal to aficionados of stone. This is a wonderful example of New Zealand flower jade, simply presented to let the stone's...
    £613.00 GBP
    £613.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings hand made by Kerry and Amanda Thompson. One only large Koru earrings. Real New Zealand Mother of Pearl art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings hand made by Kerry and Amanda Thompson. One only large Koru earrings. Real New Zealand Mother of Pearl art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.
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    PEACE ANCHOR
    Enjoy some seaside vibes with these hand-crafted PEACE ANCHOR earrings! The Thompson's have worked their magic to bring you a piece of nature perfect for any outfit. Set sail for style and make a statement! A quirky and beautifully made pair of Mother of Pearl earrings. Hold these up...
    £111.00 GBP
    £133.00 GBP
    £111.00 GBP
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade Pekapeka sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made pekapeka, bat, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.A hand carved New Zealand Jade Pekapeka sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made pekapeka, bat, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.
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    PEKAPEKA
    PEKAPEKA Hand crafted by Kerry Thompson - PEKAPEKA is a work of art, an exceptional sculpture hand carved from a dark, mystical piece of New Zealand kokopu jade. A lovely design - a striking Pekapeka pair watching and protecting their surrounds. The stone is...
    £4,415.00 GBP
    £4,415.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a small sized Black Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable meringue coloured cord.This picture shows a small sized Black Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable meringue coloured cord.
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    PHANTOM
    PHANTOM - A very cool, small skull pendant with a lovely shimmery chatoyance at the back of the skull - you can catch a glimpse of it at the end of our video. Hand carved from Black Obsidian, an uncommon stone believed by some...
    £111.00 GBP
    £111.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Toki with double koru by Rueben Tipene. We provide this large toki on an adjustable cord and ship to you in a kete pouch with Express Courier. This is a one off pendant that once sold will be removed from our site.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Toki with double koru by Rueben Tipene. We provide this large toki on an adjustable cord and ship to you in a kete pouch with Express Courier. This is a one off pendant that once sold will be removed from our site.
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    PIKI
    PIKI - Climb Carved from New Zealand Argillite by Rueben Tipene  A spectacular piece of stone - a wonderful carving! Unleash the warrior within with PIKI, a hand-carved toki from New Zealand that exudes strength and tribal tradition. This powerful pendant is a wearable work of art...
    £394.00 GBP
    £394.00 GBP
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Hook, Matau, necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made hook necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.
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    PIPIRI
    PIPIRI - to cling together, to keep close to one another... This is one of 7 Framed Artworks we have from renowned New Zealand artist and jade carver, Kerry Thompson. A beautiful New Zealand Jade Koru necklace hand carved, framed and signed. A sleek...
    £705.00 GBP
    £705.00 GBP
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade koru necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade koru necklace that has been framed and signed by artist Kerry Thompson. A large sized hand made koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off framed work of art to wear. Delivered with Express Courier.
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    PIPIRI KORU
    PIPIRI KORU - a piece of art signifying closeness and unity A gorgeous artwork carved from New Zealand Marsden Jade by Kerry Thompson. This is one of 7 Framed and signed Artworks we have from Kerry. The carving is a complex koru design, sleek...
    £705.00 GBP
    £705.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    PISCARY
    PISCARY A very cool contemporary koru pendant, carved from a beautiful dark green New Zealand Pounamu with a minty green base. PISCARY is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. If you are...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • Hand carved pekapeka bracelet from Deer antler. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of wrist jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with Free Postage Worldwide.Hand carved pekapeka bracelet from Deer antler. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of wrist jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with Free Postage Worldwide.
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    PISTON
    PISTON - a visually strong piece carved in wonderful, deep black jade! PISTON - a Pekapeka design bracelet, hand made from Australian Black Jade, Sterling Silver and Leather. This bracelet looks fantastic on. The materials used provide a wonderful contrast - deep black stone, polished...
    £202.00 GBP
    £202.00 GBP
  • POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.
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    POKERFACE
    ONE ONLY POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Islands figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a work of collectable, ethnic art. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. The...
    £399.00 GBP
    £399.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a medium sized drop pendant hand carved from ebony with Mother of Pearl inlay alongside; copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black 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 drop pendant hand carved from ebony with Mother of Pearl inlay alongside; copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
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    PORTAL
    PORTAL Everything about this piece is quite remarkable - the selection of material, the subtle shape of the drop, the cord design and the sublime craftsmanship - a real work of art! The shape brings to mind the ultimate PORTAL! This pendant is an...
    £394.00 GBP
    £394.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.
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    POUNAMU MIST
    POUNAMU MIST - Pounamu Matau Pendant Carved from luminous, bright green jade, this matau (hook) pendant is a bold statement of craftsmanship and natural beauty.  Made by Donna Summers, POUNAMU MIST is crafted from a distinctive piece of New Zealand jade, showcasing a striking interplay...
    £177.00 GBP
    £177.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a medium sized disc pendant hand carved from Lapis Lazuli and New Zealand Jade with Mother of Pearl inlay and copper, gold, and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black 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 disc pendant hand carved from Lapis Lazuli and New Zealand Jade with Mother of Pearl inlay and copper, gold, and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
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    POUTŪMANAWA
    PERFECTION YOU CAN FEEL! POUTŪMANAWA - Celestial Anchor A beautiful, hand crafted pendant wonderfully made from exotic and beautifully rich materials.  Every curve of this meticulously crafted pendant invites touch. Its silky-smooth convex surfaces nestle perfectly against the skin. Yannis has shaped the rich, exotic...
    £412.00 GBP
    £412.00 GBP
  • Hand carved deer antler, bone skeleton hand holding a flower pendant online for sale. Creative necklace for lovers of skeletons hand made from deer antler, bone. Free shipping worldwide. We provide this pendant with an adjustable cord.Hand carved deer antler, bone skeleton hand holding a flower pendant online for sale. Creative necklace for lovers of skeletons hand made from deer antler, bone. Free shipping worldwide. We provide this pendant with an adjustable cord.
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    POWER OF LIFE
    POWER OF LIFE - a skeleton hand rising up and embracing a delicate flower. This beautiful piece reminds us of something out of a Tim Burton film. A pendant for lovers of creativity and self expression, and those of us who appreciate very fine...
    £175.00 GBP
    £175.00 GBP
  • This is a hand carved lotus flower pendant. It is made from bone. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique pendant and is a wonderful necklace to wear. Hand carved bone lotus flower pendant with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved lotus flower pendant. It is made from bone. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique pendant and is a wonderful necklace to wear. Hand carved bone lotus flower pendant with adjustable cord.
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    PRECIOUS LOTUS
    PRECIOUS LOTUS - carved in bone. The PRECIOUS LOTUS grew from the mud... and blossomed! This piece is a wonderful example of the beauty of hand carved jewellery. A lotus flower unlike any you have ever seen before, hand carved from a piece of natural bone. PRECIOUS LOTUS is...
    £83.00 GBP
    £83.00 GBP
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  • This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.This photo shows a wonderful hand carved New Zealand jade and Whale Bone Manaia with hook pendant. The hook is suspended on a black four plait cord that is length adjustable.
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    PREMONITION
    PREMONITION - a large jade and whalebone manaia/matau pendant. This is a beautiful 'one-off' piece carved by Kyohei Noguchi. The body of the manaia is carved from a beautiful piece of sperm whale jawbone. The grain is nice and fine, and the colour is...
    £1,134.00 GBP
    £1,134.00 GBP
  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in nephrite jade. Real jade jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in Jade, provided with pacific blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in nephrite jade. Real jade jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in Jade, provided with pacific blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    PRETTY WINGS
    PRETTY WINGS Beautiful, small and delicately carved butterfly pendant. Hand made from a lovely piece of Aceh Jade. We selected this stone for the fabulous array of colours that were just perfect for the subject! Crafted from luminous green jade, PRETTY WINGS captures a...
    £173.00 GBP
    £173.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red/khaki cord and a red binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red/khaki cord and a red binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.
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    PROTECTOR IN JADE
    PROTECTOR IN JADE - Hand carved double hook pendant - in Jade. The matau, or hook, shape is a respected symbol for prosperity, abundance and fertility - worn by those able to provide for their families. Check out the slender, flowing lines of this...
    £134.00 GBP
    £134.00 GBP
  • Hand carved incredible Deer Antler wheku face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in Deer Antler with Paua Shell inlay for the eyes. Shipping is included in the price. Delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved incredible Deer Antler wheku face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in Deer Antler with Paua Shell inlay for the eyes. Shipping is included in the price. Delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
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    PROUD LINEAGE
    PROUD LINEAGE A connection to your ancestors, and a recognition of the wisdom of family who have gone before you. Expressive and beautiful! PROUD LINEAGE is carved in Deer Antler. If you watch the brief video we have made of the pendant slowly rotating you will...
    £148.00 GBP
    £148.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn, Mother of Pearl and Brass. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable brown cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn, Mother of Pearl and Brass. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable brown cord.
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    PŪHEKE
    PŪHEKE - to flow This is a wonderful carving - an organic, weighty and beautiful boars tusk.   This piece was carved for us by Andrew Doughty - he has named it PŪHEKE which means to flow. We will include a lengthy description of this...
    £528.00 GBP
    £528.00 GBP
  • A striking hand carved Pulaski axe pendant for firemen and firewoman. These are carved with a jade or black jade head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved Pulaski axe pendant for firemen and firewoman. These are carved with a jade or black jade head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
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    PULASKI
    PULASKI Hand carved contemporary Green and Black Jade PULASKI axe. A trusted companion for firefighters the world over. We've captured the design in black and green jade - a pendant for the 'firefighter' in your life! These PULASKI pendants are stunners. The wood used for...
    £119.00 GBP
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    £119.00 GBP
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  • Hand made large New Zealand argillite toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large argillite Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand made large New Zealand argillite toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large argillite Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    PUPURI
    PUPURI - A beautiful toki pendant carved in New Zealand argillite stone by artist and carver, Rueben Tipene. This piece is a fabulous slate grey colour which is perfect for this subtle design. The koru is finely carved into the lower third of the...
    £257.00 GBP
    £291.00 GBP
    £257.00 GBP
  • A hand carved and engraved koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. These are beautiful little pieces are emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free worldwide delivery.A hand carved and engraved koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. These are beautiful little pieces are emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free worldwide delivery.
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    PURITY
    PURITY This little piece was carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. It is a really offset koru with engraving on both sides. It is a fabulous symbol of a positive future and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. These pendants are carved from...
    £52.00 GBP
    £52.00 GBP
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  • A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. One off flute hand made by Yuri Terenyi.A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. One off flute hand made by Yuri Terenyi.
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    PŪTŌRINO
    PŪTŌRINO - a stunning hand carved one off, engraved Bone Flute. While traditionally, PŪTŌRINO were carved from wood, this piece is carved from bone and has been stained with a homemade dye. It is a decorative, display piece but also a fully functional flute....
    £1,775.00 GBP
    £1,775.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Raiden Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.Hand carved Raiden Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.
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    RAIDEN
    RAIDEN - Netsuke art made to wear and display.... RAIDEN who makes thunder by drumming the Taiko drum (on his back), peering down on the world through the cloud. This is a magnificent carving, hand crafted in netsuke style from one of New Zealand's finest carvers in...
    £2,169.00 GBP
    £2,169.00 GBP
  • A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.
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    RAIN DANCE
    RAIN DANCE This is a significant carving - a visually stunning pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade.  RAIN DANCE is a wonderful exemplar of the hook - a matau with three koru carved into the body. This is a wonderfully designed...
    £887.00 GBP
    £887.00 GBP

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