Pāua

Pāua is the Māori name given to three species of marine gastropod molluscs. They are known in the United States and Australia as abalone, and in the United Kingdom as ormer shells.

Maori legend suggests that Pāua is a gift from Tangaroa, the God of the Sea. They regard Pāua as a Taonga (treasure) as a source of food and as a beautiful shell used in their carving to illuminate eyes and adorn other artwork.

We believe that Pāua is highly underrated as material and we have a selection here of some spectacular jewelry made with this beautiful shell.

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  • Jade Pekapeka, double manaia, pendant hand made here in New Zealand. The cord is black is adjustable. Unique necklace for men and women. Pekapeka necklace hand made from New Zealand Jade with Pāua Shell and Mother of Pearl eyes.Jade Pekapeka, double manaia, pendant hand made here in New Zealand. The cord is black is adjustable. Unique necklace for men and women. Pekapeka necklace hand made from New Zealand Jade with Pāua Shell and Mother of Pearl eyes.
    NZ Pacific
    SPIRIT ECHO
    SPIRIT ECHO - New Zealand Jade Pekapeka Pendant ONE ONLY - Gorgeous Pekapeka pendant, hand carved from Pounamu with Pāua Shell and Mother of Pearl eyes. SPIRIT ECHO is a beauty! Wear it either side for a different look! On one side, the Pekapeka...
    $737.00 USD
    $737.00 USD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO
    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO ARTIST: YURI TERENYI This is an intricately carved piece, which replicates a very old panel carving from the Taranaki, in New Zealand. This particular piece is based on a pre-European carved panel which was a freestanding piece. The original is a very...
    $908.00 USD
    $908.00 USD
  • A hand carved bone contemporary bird 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 bird 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.
    NZ Pacific
    TATA
    TATA A wonderful bone pendant, hand carved by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. This is quintessential Kerry Thompson - beautiful flowing lines, creative design and his fantastic ability to play with colour through a mix of stained and polished bone.  TATA is a medium sized pendant and...
    $404.00 USD
    $404.00 USD
  • A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from stained bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi.A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from stained bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    THE PEACEMAKER
    THE PEACEMAKER - a stunning hand carved one off, engraved Bone Flute. The kōauau is a traditional Māori flute, often crafted from wood, bone, or stone. They are usually somewhere between 10 and 20cm long (4 - 8 inches) and have between three to...
    $1,331.00 USD
    $1,331.00 USD
  • This photo shows a medium sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown 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 Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, Paua Shell inlay alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    TRINITY AOTEAROA
    TRINITY AOTEAROA - a hand made Toki pendant filled with creativity and craftsmanship. A little masterpiece of artistry and allure: hand-carved by Yannis Petzold, this toki pendant is a confluence of rare materials and wonderful craftsmanship. Unveiling its magic: carved from lustrous bone, TRINITY...
    $642.00 USD
    $642.00 USD
  • This is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from BoneThis is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone
    NZ Pacific
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ - Stand Proud A Toki pendant with a Tiki design carved into the front face. This is a large and imposing pendant, designed to represent courage and pride. This piece was carved for us by - Anthony Bray-Heta. TU WHAKAHĪHĪ is a...
    $1,331.00 USD
    $1,331.00 USD
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn and Paua Shell. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TŪMANAKO
    TŪMANAKO - Hope A beautiful carved boars tusk pendant - original 'art to wear' from Andrew Doughty.   Andrew has named it TŪMANAKO which means Hope. We will include a lengthy description of this piece - detail on the meaning behind the detail in the carving...
    $675.00 USD
    $844.00 USD
    $675.00 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....
    $713.00 USD
    $713.00 USD
  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. It is suspended from a oat cord with a orange floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. It is suspended from a oat cord with a orange floret and the necklace is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    VORTEX
    VORTEX is a koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi in bone. It is intricately carved and very well made - a piece to wear all the time! VORTEX is a fabulous symbol of positivity and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. The...
    $272.00 USD
    $272.00 USD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    WHEKU
    WHEKU - a large Wheku sculpture Ancestral Visage in Pounamu This commanding sculptural piece is a large scale rendering of the traditional wheku form, hewn from dark green pounamu. The stylised ancestral face, with its powerful, linear features, is executed with formidable precision. As...
    $1,796.00 USD
    $1,796.00 USD
  • This is a medium sized tiki - carved from gorgeous New Zealand jade. The cord is an adjustable four plaited cord in tan and khaki.This is a medium sized tiki - carved from gorgeous New Zealand jade. The cord is an adjustable four plaited cord in tan and khaki.
    NZ Pacific
    WINDOW TO THE SOUL
    WINDOW TO THE SOUL - Beautiful New Zealand Jade Tiki A study in classic form and consistent material. Carved from mid-green jade of remarkable uniformity, this medium tiki adopts the traditional upright stance - tilted head and hands braced on the thighs. The clean,...
    $1,634.00 USD
    $1,634.00 USD

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