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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  • This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.
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    WHAKAHOHE
    WHAKAHOHE - to invigorate, energise, revitalise Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. This is classic bone art - a beautifully handcrafted, thoughtful bone carving. This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. WHAKAHOHE is perfect for you if...
    $399.00 USD
    $399.00 USD

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