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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  • This is a hand carved woolly mammoth tusk with amber contemporary pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk with amber. This is a small sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.This is a hand carved woolly mammoth tusk with amber contemporary pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk with amber. This is a small sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.
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    WOVEN TIES
    WOVEN TIES - HAND CARVED in ANCIENT MAMMOTH TUSK and AMBER, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL! WOVEN TIES is a superb example of the beauty of hand carved jewellery. This piece is a mix of materials - Woolly Mammoth Tusk for the frame and an insert of...
    $594.00 USD
    $594.00 USD
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
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    REFLECT
    REFLECT Hand carved moon face earrings made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. A very special piece of ancient tusk handcrafted into attractive and cheerful earrings. Watch the short video to get a sense of their shape and the lovely material REFLECT are made from. The...
    $150.00 USD
    $150.00 USD
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  • This picture shows a hand carved Nephrite jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable coloured cord. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved Nephrite jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable coloured cord. Delivery is free worldwide.
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    ENSŌ IN GREEN JADE
    ENSŌ IN GREEN JADE - New Zealand Jade ZEN Circle Normally drawn with one or two fluid brushstrokes, ENSŌ IN GREEN JADE represents a moment in time when the mind is free and the body can create unimpeded by worldly constraints. A symbol of...
    $428.00 USD
    $428.00 USD
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  • This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of red jasper stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Provided with an adjustable chocolate brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of red jasper stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Provided with an adjustable chocolate brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    KIND HEART
    KIND HEART A beautiful hand carved, Red Jasper Stone heart style pendant.  Red Jasper is a Stone of beauty and physical strength. The stone in this piece is a marvellous 'sienna' red colour with splashes of pale sandy browns and a hint of silver. We've buffed the...
    $168.80 USD
    $211.00 USD
    $168.80 USD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
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    SIREN OF THE SEA
    SIREN OF THE SEA - with sea salt skin and long luscious hair, a glorious glow and mysterious glare. Humming a tune while embracing the moonlight, SIREN OF THE SEA is a beauty of the night. Hand carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi, this is...
    $686.00 USD
    $686.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We have added a Sea Moss Blue ridge-top binding with adjustable Olive Green cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We have added a Sea Moss Blue ridge-top binding with adjustable Olive Green cord.
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    WHISPERING KORU
    WHISPERING KORU - hand carved koru pendant  A Feminine Koru with Strength & Elegance Carved from New Zealand pounamu, this exquisite koru pendant embodies a deep connection to the land. Its graceful curves and rich green hues reflect healing, renewal, and the quiet power...
    $268.00 USD
    $383.00 USD
    $268.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.
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    DIVE TIGER
    DIVE TIGER - we couldn't resist this stone! Called Tiger's Iron, it is also known as Tigereye or Banded Ironstone, and has a fabulous earthy brown colour wth tons of variation. We have carved these wonderful, fantastical dolphin pendants from this striking stone.  Tiger's...
    $121.00 USD
    $121.00 USD
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  • Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.
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    RIVER HORSE
    RIVER HORSE A beautifully carved RIVER HORSE, Hippo, pendant. Hand-crafted in deer antler by NZ Pacific. We have designed these pendants to pay homage to these very cool, and slightly deadly creatures. We deliver these on a hand-plaited, adjustable cord and we include postage...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    SCARLET
    SCARLET Imagine a delicate butterfly, expertly carved from radiant, soft red agate, catching the light with every one of its graceful movements. Its wings, kissed by nature's fiery hues, flutter with a life of their own, ready to take flight at any moment. This...
    $287.00 USD
    $287.00 USD
  • 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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    HURINGA
    HURINGA - Turning Carved from New Zealand Argillite by Rueben Tipene HURINGA is a long, slender Toki that looks fabulous worn. The stone and subtle design, combined with the slate grey colour of the stone give this piece a modern look - it can be worn with anything!...
    $432.00 USD
    $432.00 USD
  • 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 black 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 black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
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    CHIC
    CHIC - Hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade.  A lovely, CHIC little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - except for the standout colours in the stone! It is often said that nature is the...
    $383.00 USD
    $383.00 USD
  • Woman in a brown tank top with a necklace, sitting outdoors on a wooden deck.The Unalome is read from the bottom upwards, It represents lifes path, the black jade bead at the bottom represents birth the lines above indicate the path your life takes, the errors and learnings, the lotus flower is the blossoming of life as you reach towards enlightenment through maturity and understanding that comes with life experience and finally the black jade beads at the top of this Unalome symbolize the reaching of ones goals and enlightenment. A stunning and unique pendant.
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    UNALOME
    This piece tells a story - it is a depiction of life's journey! UNALOME is a representation of the spiritual path to freedom - a symbol of your unique path in life.  The UNALOME is read from the bottom upwards. A representation from birth to...
    $294.00 USD
    $294.00 USD
  • This picture shows a medium sized Deer Antler Bone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a black colour and has a small red or grey floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a medium sized Deer Antler Bone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a black colour and has a small red or grey floret binding just above the pendant.
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    LOST BUCCANEER
    LOST BUCCANEER - Hand carved from Deer Antler, an expressive skull pendant. We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional...
    $223.00 USD
    $223.00 USD
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  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face necklace and matching earrings
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    PEACEFUL REFLECTION
    PEACEFUL REFLECTION Hand carved moon face earrings made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. A very special piece of ancient tusk handcrafted into attractive and unique earrings. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are...
    $150.00 USD
    $150.00 USD
  • 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...
    $184.00 USD
    $184.00 USD
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  • Hand carved double heart pendant made in your choice of black jade or jasper stone. Made by NZ Pacific. Carved from Red Jasper Stone and Black Jade. Black jade and red jasper stone heart with his and her symbols. Free delivery worldwide.Hand carved double heart pendant made in your choice of black jade or jasper stone. Made by NZ Pacific. Carved from Red Jasper Stone and Black Jade. Black jade and red jasper stone heart with his and her symbols. Free delivery worldwide.
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    HEART IN SYNC
    HEART IN SYNC - two intertwined hearts with the 'his and hers' symbol, hand carved in your choice of Red Jasper stone or Black Jade. A beautiful, hand carved, double heart made from lovely, natural and unique materials. Take a moment to watch the...
    $171.00 USD
    $171.00 USD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Marsden Jade feather pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful dark green and orange jade feather drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Marsden Jade feather pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful dark green and orange jade feather drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    FREE FALL
    FREE FALL A beautiful pendant hand carved in New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade - by Ana Krakosky. FREE FALL - a golden green jade feather pendant that embodies the thrill of adventure and the daring spirit of those who live on the edge. Its...
    $573.00 USD
    $573.00 USD
  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Kokopu Jade drop pendant.This is a wonderful New Zealand Kokopu Jade drop pendant.
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    KAHA O TE HINENGARO
    KAHA O TE HINENGARO - a finely carved drop pendant with an art deco vibe! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. A description of this piece in the artists words... This simple Taonga is named Kaha o te hinengaro which means strength of mind. Itis...
    $351.00 USD
    $351.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.
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    CROSSED PATHS
    CROSSED PATHS - a gorgeous toki, carved in New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade Artist: Kerry Thompson The traditional toki reimagined by Kerry Thompson ...this is a wonderful piece of carved art by a fantastic New Zealand artist. Take a look at the brief video...
    $576.00 USD
    $720.00 USD
    $576.00 USD
  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade Toki drop pendant.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade Toki drop pendant.
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    KAHA PUMAU
    KAHA PUMAU - a finely carved drop pendant for lovers of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. A description of this piece in the artists words... This Hei Toki is named Kaha Pumau which means abiding strength. In general, the Hei Toki...
    $434.00 USD
    $434.00 USD
  • Hand carved black jade Om pendant. Carved from black jade by NZ Pacific. Unique, handmade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved black jade Om pendant. Carved from black jade by NZ Pacific. Unique, handmade jewellery for sale online.
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    OM PENDANT
    OM PENDANT - This is a beautiful pendant - carved from Australian Black Jade, a deep and rich black which we have polished until it has a soft sheen. The Om form is an important symbol with a foundation in Hinduism but which is...
    $229.00 USD
    $229.00 USD
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  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
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    CORONA
    CORONA Hand carved earrings made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. A very special piece of ancient tusk handcrafted into attractive and unique 'dangle' earrings. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with...
    $120.00 USD
    $120.00 USD
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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...
    $148.00 USD
    $148.00 USD
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  • Hand crafted contemporary black jade and sterling silver drop necklace. This necklace is provided with a fern green cord and silver clasp. Contemporary black jade drop necklace with sterling silver.Hand crafted contemporary black jade and sterling silver drop necklace. This necklace is provided with a fern green cord and silver clasp. Contemporary black jade drop necklace with sterling silver.
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    IRIS
    IRIS Black Jade drop with Sterling Silver Fitting. There's nothing quite like deep black jade paired with sterling silver - we don't think there is! IRIS is a testament to the beauty of simplicity - this piece is a visually striking drop necklace that...
    $235.20 USD
    $294.00 USD
    $235.20 USD
  • Hand carved deer antler, bone skeleton doing a head stand 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 doing a head stand 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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    FACEPLANT
    FACEPLANT - A Very Cool Skeleton Pendant This piece is 3-D and stands up beautifully, carved in Deer Antler. FACEPLANT is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch. A picture perfect skeleton... in its most natural form! FACEPLANT is provided with an adjustable Sahara...
    $249.00 USD
    $249.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful green and light orange jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful green and light orange jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    CLOAKED IN LOVE
    CLOAKED IN LOVE - a gorgeous piece which combines creative design with the art found in nature... CLOAKED IN LOVE is a shapely piece that incorporates the natural colours in the stone in this gentle form. This is a fantastic piece of jade jewellery....
    $522.00 USD
    $522.00 USD
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
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    8 FEET DEEP
    A mythical octopus stares at you from 8 FEET DEEP... 8 FEET DEEP was hand carved by renowned artist and carver, Kerry Thompson. This is a remarkable work of art - beautifully designed and faultlessly carved and cast. A piece to wear, or admire -...
    $6,203.00 USD
    $6,203.00 USD
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade Heru comb. A large hand made Heru comb by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has carved two Haast eagles at the top of the comb - this is an exquisite work of art and would be perfect for an enthusiasts collection.A hand carved New Zealand Jade Heru comb. A large hand made Heru combe by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has carved two Haast eagles at the top of the comb - this is an exquisite work of art and would be perfect for an enthusiasts collection.
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    THE EYRIE
    Two Haast eagles meet in this magnificent jade Heru  THE EYRIE was hand carved by artist and carver, Kerry Thompson. This is a remarkable work of art - beautifully designed and faultlessly carved. A piece to use - it is fully functional as shown in...
    $6,203.00 USD
    $6,203.00 USD
  • 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.
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    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....
    $713.00 USD
    $713.00 USD
  • Hand carved Jade kiwi pendant for lovers of birds. Hand made kiwi necklace with black adjustable cord. Unique gifts and Art to Wear by NZ Pacific.Hand carved Jade kiwi pendant for lovers of birds. Hand made kiwi necklace with black adjustable cord. Unique gifts and Art to Wear by NZ Pacific.
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    TOKOEKA
    TOKOEKA - a shy, mountain-loving Kiwi that is extremely rare. This little guy is found in the Haast ranges on our West Coast and is at risk of extinction. Given the tough environment the Tokoeka calls home, we're betting on his survival! We have carved...
    $287.00 USD
    $287.00 USD
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