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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  • New Zealand jade toki koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand. Hand made jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord.New Zealand jade toki koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand. Hand made jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord.
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    FEARLESS
    FEARLESS - Jade Toki Move forward with courage... take a symbol of strength along with you! The toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength. The adze was a key survival tool, so the owner of a good one was believed to be strong...
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  • Hand carved heart pendant. Hand made from woolly mammoth tusk. Hand made jewellery for sale online. Rare and unique handmade jewellery. Made by NZ Pacific.Hand carved heart pendant. Hand made from woolly mammoth tusk. Hand made jewellery for sale online. Rare and unique handmade jewellery. Made by NZ Pacific.
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    IMMORTAL
    Love... carved in ancient material Love is eternal with IMMORTAL's beautiful Woolly Mammoth tusk heart pendants, hand carved with intricate koru filigree for a truly special token of affection. Show the one you love that your bond is unbreakable. We had our mammoth material...
    €94,95 EUR
    €94,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved black jade toki pendant. Made by NZ Pacific from Australian black jade. Black Jade Toki provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.Hand carved black jade toki pendant. Made by NZ Pacific from Australian black jade. Black Jade Toki provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.
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    SHADOW
    SHADOW Visually beautiful, wonderful to hold and wear... this beautifully bound Toki is carved from Australian black jade - a spectacular and deep black. PLEASE NOTE: The piece pictured is the piece that we have available. It has some pale mineral inclusions that appear...
    €139,95 EUR
    €139,95 EUR
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Matau necklace hand carved. Jade Hook pendant provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with Express Courier.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Matau necklace hand carved. Jade Hook pendant provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with Express Courier.
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    THE HUNTER
    THE HUNTER - a deadly jade hook that nicely symbolises the respected matau. These are carved from a lovely New Zealand jade. THE HUNTER make a wonderful little gift - or a great matching pair for friends. PLEASE USE THE DROP-DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE PIECE...
    €147,95 EUR
    €147,95 EUR
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  • This piece is a hand carved black jade matau pendant, otherwise known as a traditional fish hook necklace.This piece is a hand carved black jade matau pendant, otherwise known as a traditional fish hook necklace.
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    MIDNIGHT HUNTER
    Meet NIGHTHAWK, MIDNIGHT HUNTER and THE VAMP... Hand carved black jade matau pendants! Elegance is achieved through simplicity in design and organic flow. The black jade in this piece has been polished to a lustrous shine. This is a stunning pendant, hand carved in...
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  • A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are glorious pieces of art to wear. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are glorious pieces of art to wear. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.
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    NIRVANA
    NIRVANA A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. Stunning, very fancy, 'plain' hooks for any occasion! The tusk we have used for these is honey-coloured, grainy and fabulous - every piece is unique. The Mammoth Tusk used for this...
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  • Hand carved twist with koru. Made from natural bone by NZ Pacific. Delivered with an adjustable cord.Hand carved twist with koru. Made from natural bone by NZ Pacific. Delivered with an adjustable cord.
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    NEW LIFE
    NEW LIFE - Teardrop Twist with Koru A fine, delicate and beautifully carved Teardrop Twist with Koru. A beautiful handmade bone pendant. This is a perfect representation of friendship and love. A perfect gift for your daughter, girlfriend or partner - meaningful and beautiful, just...
    €59,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk toki with koru pendant. Toki with koru necklace carved from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. Provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk toki with koru pendant. Toki with koru necklace carved from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. Provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    SWEET PEA
    SWEET PEA - this is a wonderful little toki carved in rare woolly mammoth tusk. It is hand made with a little Koru heart. We've bound these Toki with a beautiful binding, selecting cord colours that complement the material - each piece is unique. We have...
    €120,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.Hand carved bone manaia pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Free worldwide shipping.
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    ORION
    ORION - Bone Manaia Pendant ORION - Holder of spiritual energy, and a guardian against evil. The manaia is believed to be a kind spirit - a guardian that helps people communicate with their ancestors. The Manaia is carved as a standalone piece but...
    €97,95 EUR
    €97,95 EUR
  • Hand carved woolly mammoth tusk double twist pendant. Made by NZ Pacific.Hand carved woolly mammoth tusk double twist pendant. Made by NZ Pacific.
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    CAJOLE
    CAJOLE - An elegant and striking pendant carved from mammoth tusk that's over 30,000 years old - a beautiful and ancient material. The twists with purple colouring have been carved in Mammoth Tusk that has been stabilised with an epoxy resin. This makes this...
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  • Hand carved Wheku pendant. Carved from woolly mammoth Tusk by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Mammoth tusk jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in woven kete pouch.Hand carved Wheku pendant. Carved from woolly mammoth Tusk by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Mammoth tusk jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in woven kete pouch.
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    ANCESTOR
    ANCESTOR: Wheku - 'carved face'... the face of an ancestor.  We have used ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk and local pāua shell to create this beautiful hand carved 'wheku' pendant. Crafted in exquisite detail, this is a little work of art - and it looks...
    €149,95 EUR
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  • A handcarved hook pendant with a whaletail end. This is carved from bone and is detailed with a traditional Maori engraved design. We will ship this piece to you anywhere in the world and the price for shipping is included in the price. Unique bone jewellery for sale online at www.nzpacific.comA handcarved hook pendant with a whaletail end. This is carved from bone and is detailed with a traditional Maori engraved design. We will ship this piece to you anywhere in the world and the price for shipping is included in the price. Unique bone jewellery for sale online at www.nzpacific.com
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    FREE RIDER
    FREE RIDER - A beautifully carved bone matau. This piece has lovely traditional, decorative detail - it is finely engraved and culminates in a graceful whaletail. The whale is revered in Māori mythology. They were called upon for protection and guidance on the long...
    €74,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Hand made Jade Hook, matau necklace provided with adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Hand made Jade Hook, matau necklace provided with adjustable cord.
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    TWILIGHT BEAUTY
    TWILIGHT BEAUTY - named after a favourite trout fly, this is a gorgeous pendant. We've designed this small - perfect for children, or anyone who would like something petite and striking.  A lovely little jade hook that nicely symbolises the respected matau. These are carved from...
    €128,95 EUR
    €128,95 EUR
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  • These are very cool, simple double twist pendants carved from natural bone. We have bound these in a black cord and will ship them to you wherever you are. Hand carved by NZ Pacific.These are very cool, simple double twist pendants carved from natural bone. We have bound these in a black cord and will ship them to you wherever you are. Hand carved by NZ Pacific.
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    SLOW DANCE
    SLOW DANCE - a lovely double twist pendant carved from bone. This is a graceful representation of a carving which symbolises friendship, partnership and love. The twist: symbol of friendship, partnership and loyalty We will also include one of our 'Kia Ora' cards, which...
    €55,95 EUR
    €55,95 EUR
  • Hand carved Australian Black Jade whale tail pendant. Small whale tail necklace with adjustable cord.Hand carved Australian Black Jade whale tail pendant. Small whale tail necklace with adjustable cord.
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    MIDNIGHT RIDER
    Hand made, small whale tail pendants carved from Australian Black Jade - 'Shout out to our aussie mates across the ditch'. The Whale - massive guardians of the ocean renowned for the protective love they show their offspring. They are often seen in our...
    €98,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Kawakawa jade koru pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Jade jewelry for sale online exclusively with NZ Pacific.Hand carved New Zealand Kawakawa jade koru pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Ross Crump. Jade jewelry for sale online exclusively with NZ Pacific.
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    LITTLE KORU
    LITTLE KORU - carved by renowned New Zealand master carver Ross Crump. This is an exceptional carving of our koru - really beautiful pendants. A fabulous representation of the unfurling fern frond, representing re-birth, growth and development. A beautiful pendant to wear or gift. LITTLE...
    €167,95 EUR
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  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    €57,95 EUR
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  • A hand carved bone whale pendant. This is a lovely piece carved to bring pleasure to the lucky wearer. It is a friendly pendant which we will ship to you free wherever you live. Carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord.A hand carved bone whale pendant. This is a lovely piece carved to bring pleasure to the lucky wearer. It is a friendly pendant which we will ship to you free wherever you live. Carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Provided with an adjustable blue cord.
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    WHALE OF A TIME
    WHALE OF A TIME Hand carved, natural bone whale pendant. This is about the friendliest looking little whale that you will ever see - it will make you smile! We have carved this to capture the beauty of these marvellous creatures, but also to...
    €64,95 EUR
    €64,95 EUR
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  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited oat coloured and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited oat coloured and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - quietly going about his business in the soft evening light.... A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the shaft...
    €157,95 EUR
    €157,95 EUR
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  • Hand carved bone hook with dolphin. 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. 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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....
    €67,95 EUR
    €67,95 EUR
  • Black Jade toki pendant in all its lovely glory. We've used a lovely piece of Australian Black Jade for this traditional toki pendant. The sides are notched and we've bound it with an adjustable black cord with blue moon binding, in the traditional style. On sale by NZ Pacific with free delivery worldwide.Black Jade toki pendant in all its lovely glory. We've used a lovely piece of Australian Black Jade for this traditional toki pendant. The sides are notched and we've bound it with an adjustable black cord with blue moon binding, in the traditional style. On sale by NZ Pacific with free delivery worldwide.
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    DELIVERANCE
    DELIVERANCE A beautiful notched toki carved from from Black Jade. This is a lovely piece, carved with precision and buffed to a low sheen - a bold and beautiful necklace. We have carved this from Australian Black Jade - a deep black colour with some...
    €167,95 EUR
    €167,95 EUR
  • This pendant is a New Zealand jade single twist. It is hand carved from New Zealand Pounamu and has a mix of green, mint and pale colours interspersed throughout the stone. It has a fine twist, small and light. The cord is hand plaited and can be adjusted.This pendant is a New Zealand jade single twist. It is hand carved from New Zealand Pounamu and has a mix of green, mint and pale colours interspersed throughout the stone. It has a fine twist, small and light. The cord is hand plaited and can be adjusted.
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    LIFT ME UP
    LIFT ME UP A gorgeous single twist, carved in subtle New Zealand pounamu. When the light hits this piece, it glows with joy! LIFT ME UP has a mix of green and pale colours dispersed throughout the stone. It has a fine twist, small and...
    €117,95 EUR
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  • 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...
    €150,95 EUR
    €150,95 EUR
  • A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.
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    THE BLACK FERN
    We source the finest black jade from Australia and use it to carve a range of custom pieces. This beautifully bound Toki is carved from this jade. It is a spectacular, deep black with a fern carved in relief into the heart of this epic design... introducing...
    €155,95 EUR
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  • Ross Crump twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited and is length adjustable. It has a little spiral floret popper at the top of the pendant. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.Ross Crump twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited and is length adjustable. It has a little spiral floret popper at the top of the pendant. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.
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    STARGAZER
    STARGAZER A masterfully carved medium sized, twist with central koru. This is a self-contained and beautiful pendant. STARGAZER speaks to the heart - perfect for friendship and love. Beautifully carved by one of the Masters - Ross Crump! Look at the photos and watch the short video...
    €240,95 EUR
    €240,95 EUR
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  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green British Columbia jade stone. The plaited cord is a black colour. It is plaited and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful green British Columbia jade stone. The plaited cord is a black colour. It is plaited and the length can be adjusted.
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    BEYOND THE FEAR
    Always look BEYOND THE FEAR... BEYOND THE FEAR is crafted in beautiful British Columbian jade. This is a faultless, dark moss-green stone with very few mineral inclusions. If you like an even, bright and highly polished finish - this is worth a look! The cord is...
    €178,95 EUR
    €178,95 EUR
  • Hand made deer antler manaia pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Manaia carved from deer antler pendant for sale online. Delivered to you on an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand made deer antler manaia pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Manaia carved from deer antler pendant for sale online. Delivered to you on an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    AORAKI
    AORAKI A bold and beautiful manaia matau... This manaia incorporates the head of a bird, a koru and the tail of a fish - linking the sky, land and sea. These are important symbols down here in the South Pacific. If you like the...
    €144,95 EUR
    €144,95 EUR
  • This little bone tiki has been carved to look and feel great. It has pāua shell eyes and is provided with an adjustable cord. A gorgeous and small traditional piece that is great for children.This little bone tiki has been carved to look and feel great. It has pāua shell eyes and is provided with an adjustable cord. A gorgeous and small traditional piece that is great for children.
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    BONE TIKI
    BONE TIKI - This is a lovely, simple tiki carved in bone. It is small and carved with rounded edges and gentle curves - the eyes are pāua shell. The Tiki is a very ancient symbol and is by far the least understood. There...
    €49,95 EUR
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  • A stunning hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki pendant. The toki has a small oval shaped piece of Pāua shell inset into the front face. This piece is bound with an adjustable cord. This is a little piece of Art to wear.A stunning hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki pendant. The toki has a small oval shaped piece of Pāua shell inset into the front face. This piece is bound with an adjustable cord. This is a little piece of Art to wear.
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    SOUL FOOD
    SOUL FOOD - a hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki with Pāua Shell insert. We have carved these toki from genuine fossilised, woolly mammoth tusk. They are beautiful pendants with lots of character - a fabulous and very meaningful gift. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690...
    €120,95 EUR
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  • A hand carved deer antler toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. These have been stained with our home made tea dye. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.A hand carved deer antler toki with NZ Pacific logo engraving. These have been stained with our home made tea dye. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.
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    NZP TOKI
    An original 'NZ Pacific' Toki! We've carved these wonderful Toki from Bone and have stained them with our home made tea dye - this gives the pendant an antique look... what's not to love?! This is a lovely bone carving with some beautiful detail and...
    €99,95 EUR
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