Contemporary

Traditional carving is evolving continually and this produces some wonderful contemporary pieces that incorporate elements of current artistic creativity with more traditional forms and symbolism.

The pieces in this collection display creative direction that we believe deserves to be identified as contemporary. Where there are traditional forms and symbolism incorporated we have explained this in the individual carving or art descriptions. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

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  • Hand carved bone hook with dolphin pendant. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea. This piece is handcarved from natural bone and is shipped worldwide free.Hand carved bone hook with dolphin pendant. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea. This piece is handcarved from natural bone and is shipped worldwide free.
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    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN We've carved these pendants to capture the fun-loving nature and free spirit of dolphins. Hand carved in bone. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea....
    €69,95 EUR
    €69,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    ESKER
    ESKER -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Jade. Named for the ancient, winding ridges formed by glaciers long gone, ESKER captures a quiet geological narrative in stone. Hand-carved by Jen Hung, this four-sided drop is formed from New Zealand inanga jade,...
    €309,95 EUR
    €309,95 EUR
  • Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.
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    FLYOVER
    FLYOVER – Tangiwai Toki pendant it's spectacular! A creative reinterpretation of the traditional toki form, carved by Kerry Thompson from dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu. Naturally occurring silver flecks - iron minerals captured during the stone's formation - are scattered throughout, giving the piece...
    €506,95 EUR
    €506,95 EUR
  • Hand carved incredible nine-tailed fox bone carving. A stunning work of art, beautifully replicating a nine-tailed fox. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.Nine tailed fox sculpture
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    NIGHTSHADE SINGER
    NIGHTSHADE SINGER - A Nine-Tailed Fox Carving, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi. Art to Display! In Japanese folklore a nine-tailed fox is a Yokai or mythical creature. They are believed to grow a tail every 100 years, reaching their penultimate power...
    €932,95 EUR
    €932,95 EUR
  • Hand carved contemporary pendant from a lovely dark piece of New Zealand Jade.Hand carved contemporary pendant from a lovely dark piece of New Zealand Jade.
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    INTO THE VALE
    INTO THE VALE - an exquisite stylised ring pendant in New Zealand Jade. Hand carved by artist Kyohei Noguchi. This beautiful dark green pendant is carved from local New Zealand jade and bound with an adjustable 4-plait black cord. A beautiful, tactile piece to...
    €359,95 EUR
    €359,95 EUR
  • Hand carved Tuatara Sculpture carving made from Deer antler crown. Hand made by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art to display. One only, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.Prehistoric scene with a tuatara sculpture on a stump, moa bird, and ferns in a misty forest with 'The Still Witness' text.
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    THE STILL WITNESS
    THE STILL WITNESS - Hand Carved in Deer Antler Crown A unique and collectable sculpture by master carver Fumio Noguchi. This is an exceptional and powerful work: a tuatara, carved in exquisite detail from a single piece of deer antler crown. A testament to...
    €4.608,95 EUR
    €4.608,95 EUR
  • This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
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    METTLE
    METTLE - A Stand Out, One of a Kind, Jade Koru Pendant.  METTLE - a person’s ability to cope with difficulties, or their spirit & determination when facing tough situations Mae Latham has carved something quietly remarkable here - a four-tipped koru pendant from...
    €459,95 EUR
    €459,95 EUR
  • A hand carved Jadeite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful jadeite and we bind them with our Pacific Blue cords.A hand carved Jadeite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful jadeite and we bind them with our Pacific Blue cords.
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    SCUTTLE
    We're delighted to bring our classic Seahorse pendant to you in jadeite! The seahorse, or Hippocampus, has a long held place in mythology and can be seen on coins and other ancient artefacts as early as the 6th century BC. SCUTTLE is beautifully carved...
    €162,95 EUR
    €203,95 EUR
    €162,95 EUR
  • This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.
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    PEACE
    PEACE - Doves represent PEACE and so does this little beautiful pendant. A lovely small dove pendant -  hand carved from a beautiful Jadeite. Jadeite is rarer and harder than nephrite jade and comes in some glorious, subtle colours - this particular stone is a light greyish,...
    €128,95 EUR
    €128,95 EUR
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
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    FANSHELL EARRINGS
    FANSHELL EARRINGS - ocean art meets ancient history! Hand carved FANSHELL EARRINGS made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our certificate of authenticity. We had our mammoth...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
  • Woman wearing jade ringThis is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring.
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    IMAGINE
    IMAGINE - a large, bold ring hand made from New Zealand pounamu and Sterling Silver. The central piece of pounamu is a beautiful Marsden jade, a very dark green piece of stone that contrasts wonderfully with its sterling silver surround. Hand crafted by Ana...
    €361,95 EUR
    €361,95 EUR
  • This photo shows a photo of a mermaid pendant. It is handcarved from a beautifully creamy piece of woolly mammoth tusk. It is suspended on an adjustable cord.This photo shows a photo of a mermaid pendant. It is handcarved from a beautifully creamy piece of woolly mammoth tusk. It is suspended on an adjustable cord.
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    SIRENE
    SIRENE - beautiful Woolly Mammoth Tusk mermaid pendants Mermaids... mythically beautiful and legendary aquatic creatures, the likes of which Christopher Columbus claimed to have seen. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
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  • A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate 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, intricate 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.
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    ECLIPSE'S SHADOW
    ECLIPSE'S SHADOW is a medium sized pendant, an intricate and eye-catching piece of art to wear! Complex and beautiful, the front face of the carving reminds us of an ECLIPSE'S SHADOW - diffuse, complex and visually fascinating! This piece is a beauty! Kerry has used cow...
    €361,95 EUR
    €361,95 EUR
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    RACE DAY WHIMSY
    RACE DAY WHIMSY -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Marsden Jade. Jen Hung captures the sartorial spectacle of the Melbourne Cup in this quirky, small-scale masterpiece. Taking inspiration from the city's famous race-day fashion, Jen has carved an entire story...
    €361,95 EUR
    €361,95 EUR
  • This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from Labradorite stone.This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from Labradorite stone.
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    YOU'RE MY LOVE
    YOU'RE MY LOVE - a beautiful hand carved, Labradorite heart pendant. YOU'RE MY LOVE is a wonderful piece to hold and have close for those moments when you need a little distraction and comfort. Presenting a serene, grey-toned façade when viewed directly, the true nature of...
    €123,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
    €123,95 EUR
  • Hand carved octopus pendant. This piece has been carved in minute detail from deer antler. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.Hand carved octopus pendant. This piece has been carved in minute detail from deer antler. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.
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    FRIENDLY EIGHT
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR FRIENDLY EIGHT - this is just a wonderful piece of wearable art! Unique and remarkable - something very special for Octopus lovers..... and who doesn't love a friendly octopus! This is a long and magnificent piece, hand carved from...
    €807,95 EUR
    €1.009,95 EUR
    €807,95 EUR
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    FIELD GUARDIAN
    FIELD GUARDIAN -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Marsden Jade with Agate and Jasper. If you appreciate abstract form and the raw beauty of exceptional stone - take a moment to view this terrific piece by Jen Hung. This is...
    €361,95 EUR
    €361,95 EUR
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Manuka Flower pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Manuka Flower pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    MANUKA
    MANUKA - Silver and Jade Flower Pendant A Celebration of Aotearoa’s Beloved Bloom! Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and jade mānuka flower pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s most treasured trees. The delicate mānuka blossom, adored...
    €402,95 EUR
    €402,95 EUR
  • Hand carved deer antler fetus pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made fetus necklace from deer antler. Fetus necklace for men and women. Delivered with adjustable and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved deer antler fetus pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made fetus necklace from deer antler. Fetus necklace for men and women. Delivered with adjustable and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    LIFE'S CRADLE
    LIFE'S CRADLE - the beginning... hand carved in Deer Antler. A piece for expecting mothers, for midwives and parents - anyone who loves children - LIFE'S CRADLE, where it all begins! It's deliberately carved across the antler, leaving the outer edge natural. The unborn...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
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  • A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.
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    TEAL DRUMS
    TEAL DRUMS - a beautifully crafted necklace made with New Zealand jade and Sterling Silver. An absolute work of art!  This is a classic work by Ana Krakosky - it is elegant, beautifully crafted and very fashionable. Each stone is hand shaped, halved and then...
    €1.726,95 EUR
    €1.726,95 EUR
  • These are stunning large drop shaped jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a apple green piece of New Zealand Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks.These are stunning large drop shaped jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a apple green piece of New Zealand Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks.
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    CASCADE
    CASCADE Beautiful, large and elegant drop earrings hand carved from NEW ZEALAND Marsden Jade, Pounamu.  Hand made by Josey Coyle. These are wonderful if you like larger earrings with swing and style! CASCADE are simple yet striking. Josey has used a lovely soft polish finish that glows...
    €448,95 EUR
    €448,95 EUR
  • Hand carved jade chess piecesHand carved jade chess pendants. Hand made chess piece necklaces, carved from British Columbian Jade.
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    KINGDOMS AT DAWN
    KINGDOMS AT DAWN - hand-carved jade chess pendants We're chess lovers here at NZ Pacific, and we're thrilled to offer hand carved chess pendants for lovers of this wonderful game! ♟️ Every game has its architect, its prime mover. On the board, you command...
    From €170,95 EUR
    From €170,95 EUR
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  • man wearing a black jade feather pendantA hand carved large Wyoming Black Jade feather necklace. The cord is a red colour and is an adjustable length. A large sized hand made Black Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
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    NACHTFLUG
    NACHTFLUG This hand-carved Black Jade feather pendant is a striking embodiment of elegance and mystique. Its slender and stylised form capture the essence of a feather in its most refined and graceful state. Carved with precision, the pendant’s smooth, flowing lines and dual polished...
    €552,95 EUR
    €690,95 EUR
    €552,95 EUR
  • Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.
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    VIPER
    VIPER - Hand carved bone snake with skull pendant After something different? You've landed on the right page! Allies or Enemies? The Choice is Yours... A coiled viper, muscles tensed, tongue tasting the air - poised to strike or standing guard? Beside it, a...
    €149,95 EUR
    €149,95 EUR
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  • This is a Inanga Jade contemporary Drop pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a piece of rare New Zealand Inanga Pounamu, Jade. The jade is a subtle blue/green colour. A very finely carved pendant with an adjustable black cord.This is a Inanga Jade contemporary Drop pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a piece of rare New Zealand Inanga Pounamu, Jade. The jade is a subtle blue/green colour. A very finely carved pendant with an adjustable black cord.
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    DAWN MIST
    DAWN MIST an elegant necklace designed to remain close to your heart. The pale green inanga stone holds within its depths the whispered secrets of a mist-kissed dawn.  The colour of the jade is remarkable... a mirror to the tender glow that weaves through...
    €354,95 EUR
    €354,95 EUR
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
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    VERDIGRIS
    VERDIGRIS - hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant Carved from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade. Artist: Kyohei Noguchi A lovely little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - but equally eye-waveringly beautiful. The stone does all the talking here! Kyohei has...
    €309,95 EUR
    €309,95 EUR
  • This is a beautiful little hand carved octopus pendant. It is a very cute little pendant that we have carved in natural, untreated bone. We provide these with adjustable cords and shipping is included worldwide.This is a beautiful little hand carved octopus pendant. It is a very cute little pendant that we have carved in natural, untreated bone. We provide these with meringue adjustable cords and shipping is included worldwide.
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    VIGILANT
    VIGILANT - Hand Carved Bone Octopus Pendants This is the cutest Octopus you've seen! Vigilant, hesitant and totally irresistible - this is one of our favourite little pendants. Hand carved with all Octopus lovers in mind! The name 'Octopus' is derived from Latin, Octo "eight"...
    €78,95 EUR
    €78,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved Red Jasper Stone Magen David star pendant. Red Jasper Stone Magen David Star necklace. Real Red Jasper StoneHand carved Red Jasper Stone Magen David star pendant. Red Jasper Stone Magen David Star necklace. Real Red Jasper Stone
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    RED JASPER MAGEN DAVID
    RED JASPER MAGEN DAVID Magen David, The shield of David, The Star of David - this pendant is a beautiful rendition of this symbol so important to the Jewish community.  We have carved this in a deep Red Jasper Stone and kept it natural with evidence...
    €176,95 EUR
    €176,95 EUR
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  • British Columbian Jade Stone ankh cross pendants. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women.British Columbian Jade Stone ankh cross pendants. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women.
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    LIFE
    LIFE - British Columbian Jade Ankh Cross Pendants A beautifully carved Ankh cross symbolising, and celebrating, LIFE. This shape has its roots in ancient Egypt. It was a hieroglyphic used to symbolise 'life' and has been found in ancient scripts and artwork. We have hand...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
  • Ancient Mammoth Tusk and Sterling Silver EarringsHand carved mammoth tusk earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online only. Original and authentic handcrafted jewellery.
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    SPARKLE
    SPARKLE - a gorgeous small pair of handcrafted earrings. Made from ancient Woolly Mammoth tusk from Alaska. These are beautiful, delicate earrings in the gorgeous pale, golden hues and subtle grain that are unique to mammoth tusk. Every pair is hand made and unique!...
    €76,95 EUR
    €76,95 EUR
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