Travelling

The ocean has always been a dominant force in the lives of the Pacific people. The islands and lands of the region were populated by people making long and risky voyages across dangerous waters.  

Travellers were revered as discoverers and providers and it was believed that successful voyages were protected by various gods of the oceans and heavens.

It is not unusual for travellers to wear amulets that offer protection against the risks encountered when travelling.

This is a collection of carvings that have traditionally been worn to protect the traveller.

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  • Hand carved small New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific. Handmade ocean themed jewellery for sale online. Hand made by Kyohei Noguchi.Hand carved small New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific. Handmade ocean themed jewellery for sale online. Hand made by Kyohei Noguchi.
    NZ Pacific
    THE SEA AND ME
    THE SEA AND ME - let this pendant remind you of the sea and all of its' magical inhabitants! A beautiful deep green whale tail pendant - one of the greatest ocean creatures immortalised in one of earth's greatest stones! Wear it, gift it -...
    $299.00 USD
    $299.00 USD
  • Bone carving of a lizard climbing. A three dimensional pendant carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi.Bone carving of a lizard climbing. A three dimensional pendant carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    THE THINKER
    THE THINKER - This is a wonderful carving - a lizard form carved in relief on a bone drop. It's fanciful - the lizard has two tails, one side is crawling up the pendant and the other back down.  Yuri has stained this piece...
    $206.00 USD
    $206.00 USD
  • This is a wonderful, finely carved Manaia with hook and whale tail pendant. It is hand carved by Andrew Doughty and we will ship it to you free anywhere in the world. Hand made from bone and delivered to you with an adjustable brown cord. Packaged in a woven kete pouch.This is a wonderful, finely carved Manaia with hook and whale tail pendant. It is hand carved by Andrew Doughty and we will ship it to you free anywhere in the world. Hand made from bone and delivered to you with an adjustable brown cord. Packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    TOA
    TOA - To be Victorious Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. In the artists words below... This Manaia Hook is named Toa, which means to be victorious. This style of hook can be traced back to the Māori mythological origins of New Zealand where it...
    $299.00 USD
    $299.00 USD
  • Whalebone manaia hook pendant with paua shell, hand carved in New Zealand for NZ Pacific. Maori design pendant for sale online.Whalebone manaia hook pendant with paua shell, hand carved in New Zealand for NZ Pacific. Maori design pendant for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    TOFUA'A
    TOFUA'A Introducing TOFUA'A! Crafted from a piece of sperm whale jaw, this is a medium sized, but visually powerful piece. TOFUA'A is carved from a gorgeous, golden, piece of whalebone with beautiful inset pāua shell eyes. To appreciate its beauty, take a moment to...
    $197.00 USD
    $197.00 USD
  • This matau, is a large pendant hand carved from New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and contemporary in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent. A large hand carved New Zealand Jade hook by artist Ric Moor.This matau, is a large pendant hand carved from New Zealand jade. It is both intricate and contemporary in design - it has hidden folds and smooth curves. A piece to be worn, the carving and the jade are both magnificent. A large hand carved New Zealand Jade hook by artist Ric Moor.
    NZ Pacific
    TUATARA
    TUATARA - a survivor through the ages... New Zealand Marsden jade matau, superbly carved and made to be worn and treasured! We've named this piece after an ancient reptile that is endemic to New Zealand.  TUATARA is Māori for 'peaks on the back' - the...
    $375.00 USD
    $375.00 USD
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    $153.00 USD
    $153.00 USD
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  • A hand carved large Wyoming Black Jade feather necklace. The cord is a black 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.A hand carved large Wyoming Black Jade feather necklace. The cord is a black 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.
    NZ Pacific
    TWILIGHT SONGBIRD
    TWILIGHT SONGBIRD Eye-Catching, Creative, One of a Kind, Flawless... descriptors that spring to mind when describing this carved feather by Kerry Thompson.. TWILIGHT SONGBIRD is a stylised feather. Hand carved from striking Wyoming Black Jade. Kerry has given the body a matte finish and...
    $798.00 USD
    $798.00 USD
  • Hand carved Whale Bone Toki.Hand carved Whale Bone Toki.
    NZ Pacific
    TWILIGHT ZONE
    TWILIGHT ZONE - hand carved, whalebone Toki.  Carved from the rib of a whale that beached on the northern shores in New Zealand. A beautifully grained piece - plenty of character but tight enough to take on a good polish. Displaying a great mix...
    $212.00 USD
    $212.00 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.
    NZ Pacific
    TWISTING JOURNEY
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR TWISTING JOURNEY, carved by Fumio Noguchi from bone with a Pāua shell centre. TWISTING JOURNEY is a wearable masterpiece. It is a remarkable piece of work - quality and craftsmanship make it a fashion statement you'll treasure for years....
    $598.00 USD
    $598.00 USD
  • Hand carved sperm whale pendant, carved for us by Fumio Noguchi. This piece is carved from bone and is a fantastic depiction of these giants of the deep. This particular piece is a sperm whale design and is lovingly carved. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved sperm whale pendant, carved for us by Fumio Noguchi. This piece is carved from bone and is a fantastic depiction of these giants of the deep. This particular piece is a sperm whale design and is lovingly carved. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    UNDERWATER SMILE
    UNDERWATER SMILE A lovely, subtle carving in boars tooth by Fumio Noguchi. The mighty sperm whale carved with beautiful simplicity by Master Bone Carver Fumio Noguchi. Fumio has used the natural shape of this tooth to create a beautiful little pendant. We love the influence from his Japanese culture in...
    $333.00 USD
    $333.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade dog whistle. Carved for NZ Pacific by master carver Ross Crump. Jade dog whistle pendant provided with adjustable cord and delivered with express courier.Hand carved New Zealand jade dog whistle. Carved for NZ Pacific by master carver Ross Crump. Jade dog whistle pendant provided with adjustable cord and delivered with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WAYLEGGO
    WAYLEGGO - term used by Kiwi shepherds to call a dog back. Often followed with 'get in behind!'... and then it all goes downhill from there.. Master carver, Ross Crump, has created these stunning dog whistle pendants for us and we love em'! These...
    $209.00 USD
    $209.00 USD
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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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    $77.00 USD
    $77.00 USD
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  • Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALE QUARTET
    WHALE QUARTET A beautifully carved WHALE QUARTET pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and...
    $119.00 USD
    $119.00 USD
  • Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALE TRILOGY
    A beautifully carved whale trilogy pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and joy,   they are...
    $78.00 USD
    $78.00 USD
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  • Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALES EDGE
    WHALES EDGE A fanciful and very cool matau pendant with lots of wonderful detail! Resting on the tip of the hook is a little whale, preparing to breach! This Matau incorporates the wonderful whale - a giant of the ocean and a creature that...
    $220.00 USD
    $220.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade koru with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade koru with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.
    NZ Pacific
    WHERE THE WIND TAKES ME
    ONE ONLY A striking Koru sculpture, hand carved by New Zealand Master Jade Carver, Artist and Teacher - Ric Moor. Ric has used beautiful New Zealand Flower Jade for this koru, and a deep grey New Zealand Basalt Stone for the base - this is quite a piece and will make an...
    $1,596.00 USD
    $1,596.00 USD
  • 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...
    $188.00 USD
    $188.00 USD
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  • Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WILD AND FREE
    Hand carved bone matau pendant. Artist: YURI TERENYI A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the typical matau shape. We...
    $99.00 USD
    $99.00 USD
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  • Hand carved incredible dragon claw Bone carving. A stunning work of art, beautifully replicating a dragon claw. This pendant was hand carved in bone by Fumio Noguchi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.Hand carved incredible dragon claw Bone carving. A stunning work of art, beautifully replicating a dragon claw. This pendant was hand carved in bone by Fumio Noguchi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.
    NZ Pacific
    WYVERN TALON
    WYVERN TALON - A Dragon's Claw A pendant for lovers of the mystical dragon - WYVERN TALON a creative carving in that wonderful style that Fumio is renowned for. Detailed fine carving beautifully designed and finished, this piece has it all - a pendant...
    $496.00 USD
    $496.00 USD
  • This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with an adjustable cord. Shipping is free worldwide.This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with an adjustable cord. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    YELLOW EYE
    YELLOW EYE - A hand carved Australian Black Jade pendant for all you lovers of penguins! This really is a glorious piece - beautifully carved and polished to a low shine. The black jade is superb and glows with the spirit of this little fighter!...
    $209.00 USD
    $209.00 USD

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