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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  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
    NZ Pacific
    THE DREAMER
    THE DREAMER - hand carved Bone Hair Pin Made by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beautiful and fully functional hairpin - made to be worn! This gorgeous hair pin has a double sided koru design etched and inked into the bone - whichever way...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
    NZ Pacific
    STARRY NIGHT
    STARRY NIGHT - hand carved, Bone Hair Pin Made by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beautiful and fully functional hairpin - made to be worn! This gorgeous hair pin has a double sided koru design etched and inked into the bone - whichever way...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.Hand carved bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    IMAGINE
    Gorgeous, Double Sided, Bone Koru Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, and wonderfully detailed, these drop earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and very eye-catching. The contemporary Koru design is engraved and inked into both sides - ensuring there is always a glimpse of...
    $237.00 USD
    $237.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings.Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings.
    NZ Pacific
    MOONPOOL KORU
    MOONPOOL KORU - hand carved Mother of Pearl earrings.  Made from a soft coloured piece of mother of pearl which glows in the light with a golden hue. We're thrilled to have these on offer for you - hand carved by Amanda Thompson. The design...
    $258.00 USD
    $258.00 USD
  • Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    SURF BREAK
    SURF BREAK Hand carved from Black Jade, finished with sterling silver - a necklace that will stand out in any crowd.  SURF BREAK makes a statement with its bold design and unique shape. Crafted from high-quality materials, this pendant will make a lasting impression....
    $155.00 USD
    $155.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Inanga Jade salmon fish hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Inanga Jade salmon fish hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    HOMEWARD RUN
    HOMEWARD RUN - An exceptional, large Jade Salmon Matau necklace, hand carved by Kerry Thompson.  This exceptional carving is a breathtaking tribute to the tenacious spirit of the salmon, masterfully rendered in rare New Zealand inanga pounamu by acclaimed artist Kerry Thompson. This piece...
    $3,187.00 USD
    $3,187.00 USD
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu. The cord is a Fern/Manuka Green colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu. The cord is a Fern/Manuka Green colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    GENESIS IN TANGIWAI
    GENESIS IN TANGIWAI - a large and striking koru pendant carved in New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu. Hand carved by celebrated jade carver Kerry Thompson, this substantial pendant reinterprets the iconic koru spiral. Kerry’s visionary hand is evident in the bold scale of the design,...
    $698.00 USD
    $698.00 USD
  • Hand made large New Zealand Tangiwai toki with koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable cord.Hand made large New Zealand Tangiwai toki with koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TANGIWAI STRENGTH
    TANGIWAI STRENGTH – A Substantial Toki Pendant by Kerry Thompson This exceptional toki delivers the pinnacle of contemporary pounamu carving - meticulously designed and carved with precision by Kerry Thompson. This piece embodies both technical excellence and artistic vision. The stone selected is of...
    $684.00 USD
    $684.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCESTRAL WHORL
    ANCESTRAL WHORL - carved in New Zealand pounamu Artist: Kerry Thompson This beautiful, large pendant, carved from luxurious Jade, is a fabulous piece from Kerry Thompson’s ‘Path of Life’ series. Kerry is known for his creative designs and high level of craftsmanship. He has...
    $2,420.00 USD
    $2,420.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade waka pendant.Person wearing jade pendant
    NZ Pacific
    WAKA'S WANDERLUST
    WAKA'S WANDERLUST - a marvellous pendant depicting a travelling trio in a waka. This New Zealand Jade necklace is one to wear while you embrace your journey through life. WAKA'S WANDERLUST is carved by Nick Balme in great detail. It tells a little story...
    $1,194.00 USD
    $1,194.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade Matau, hook pendant.A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade Matau, hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE - a large and charismatic Matau carved from gorgeous New Zealand Jade. ANCHOR AND ASPIRE is a gorgeous weighty matau, a contemporary pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand greenstone. Comprising manaia and matau designs, this is a glorious...
    $712.00 USD
    $712.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    LITTLE TIKI, MIGHTY HEART
    LITTLE TIKI, MIGHTY HEART - visually powerful, small sized, Bronze Tiki pendant Embrace the strength and spirit of the tiki with this handcast bronze pendant, a bold reimagining of a classic symbol. The tiki, a revered guardian representing wisdom, protection, and ancestral connection, is...
    $226.00 USD
    $226.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.Woman wearing bronze tiki necklace
    NZ Pacific
    BRONZE WARRIOR
    BRONZE WARRIOR - visually powerful, medium sized, Bronze Tiki pendant Embrace the strength and spirit of the tiki with this handcast bronze pendant, a bold reimagining of a classic symbol. The tiki, a revered guardian representing wisdom, protection, and ancestral connection, is brought to...
    $249.00 USD
    $249.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    POAKA TIKI
    POAKA TIKI - visually powerful Bronze Tiki pendant IN THE ARTISTS WORDS... This is fully 3D Hei Tiki Boar (poaka) w/ Pounamu eyes. Carved with tusks to match the hunter and an open hand to symbolise the holding of a Tewhatewha (a fighting staff)....
    $957.00 USD
    $957.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.Woman standing in a lush green forest with ferns and trees wearing jade hook
    NZ Pacific
    EARTH'S CORE
    EARTH'S CORE - we've never seen a matau quite like this before! Creatively carved from a very distinctive, colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and made to be worn. This large matau (fish hook)...
    $1,338.00 USD
    $1,338.00 USD
  • Woman wearing a hair pin in a bun hair styleHand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
    NZ Pacific
    SWEET DREAMS
    SWEET DREAMS - Hand Carved Bone Hair Pin by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beauty! This wonderful hair pin is decorated with a double sided koru design. This is etched into the bone and then inked so that it is revealed in all its...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    DREAMS
    Gorgeous, Double Sided, Bone Koru Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, and wonderfully detailed, these round swing earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching. The contemporary Koru design is engraved and inked into both sides - there's always a glimpse of the beautiful...
    $237.00 USD
    $237.00 USD
  • Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.Hand carved round bone koru earrings with double sided engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    DREAMER
    Gorgeous, Double Sided, Bone Koru Earrings Beautifully handcrafted, these DREAMER earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching. The Koru is engraved and inked on both sides, which is really lovely - you'll always catch a glimpse of this beautiful design....
    $237.00 USD
    $237.00 USD
  • Hand carved large bone earrings with dreamcatcher engraving.Hand carved large bone earrings with dreamcatcher engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    DREAMCATCHER
    Gorgeous Bone DREAMCATCHER Earrings Protection for sleepers from bad dreams... Beautifully handcrafted, these DREAMCATCHER earrings are made from Bone. They are solid, stylish and eye-catching, with a particularly pretty design etched and inked into the front face. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a...
    $244.00 USD
    $244.00 USD
  • New Zealand Jade hook pendantNew Zealand Jade hook pendant
    NZ Pacific
    MINI ME
    MINI ME - a smaller-sized, handmade matau pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand jade. A lovely interpretation of the traditional Māori fishhook, this small pounamu pendant attracts attention with its lovely form and unusual coloured jade. The design delivers visual impact while...
    $188.00 USD
    $188.00 USD
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a brown colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a brown colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    STRONG FOUNDATION
    STRONG FOUNDATION is a larger sized, double sided, Toki pendant with koru and hammerhead design. Amanda has used a natural white bone as the foundation for this special little toki. Against this bright, polished bone she has cut a series of koru designs representing...
    $334.00 USD
    $334.00 USD
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a camel colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a camel colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    FAMILY
    FAMILY is a larger sized, double sided, Toki pendant with koru and hammerhead design. Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The Koru carved down the front and back faces are stained in a pale brown and polished...
    $334.00 USD
    $334.00 USD
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a marrakesh colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a marrakesh colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    ELDER'S GUIDANCE
    ELDER'S GUIDANCE - a medium sized Toki pendant with koru Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The Koru carved centre are stained in a pale brown and polished to a matte finish - a beautiful contrast that...
    $249.00 USD
    $249.00 USD
  • A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a black colour and is adjustable.A hand carved, double sided, bone toki with triple koru, intricate pendant. The cord is a black colour and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    WHANAUNGA
    WHANAUNGA is a medium sized, double sided, Toki pendant with triple koru. An eye-catching piece of art to wear! WHANAUNGA - relative - a gorgeous piece about unity and growth! Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The three...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate twist pendant. The cord is a gingernut brown colour and is a adjustable.A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate twist pendant. The cord is a gingernut brown colour and is a adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    JOURNEY ON
    JOURNEY ON - an intricate and eye-catching complex bone twist pendant Complex and beautiful, the carving twists and turns with grace and unity. This pendant captures the complex beauty of familial bonds. A single bone twists upon itself in an elegant, challenging spiral -...
    $452.00 USD
    $452.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone breastplate pendant.Hand carved bone breastplate pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    A TOUCH OF MAGIC
    A TOUCH OF MAGIC - bone breastplate, hand carved by Amanda Thompson. This is a small-medium sized pendant, beautifully shaped and polished. This is smaller than we usually see which makes it the perfect piece if you would like something a little exotic, but...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand carved whale bone breastplate pendant.Hand carved whale bone breastplate pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN HEART
    OCEAN HEART - whale bone breastplate, hand carved by Amanda Thompson. This piece has all the gorgeous grainy nature typical of this awesome material, but still a sleek and silky feel! This is a small-medium sized pendant, mysterious and alluring. View the video of...
    $294.00 USD
    $294.00 USD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a khaki/tan colour and is adjustable. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a khaki/tan colour and is adjustable. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    LUNA MOTH
    LUNA MOTH - a drop pendant carved from New Zealand kokopu jade. This is a wonderful piece of pounamu, carved by a very fine artist and carver - Kerry Thompson. This pale green jade drop reflects the essence of a Luna Moth's wing. The...
    $294.00 USD
    $294.00 USD
  • A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Flower Jade. The cord is a camel/marrakesh colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Flower Jade. The cord is a camel/marrakesh colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    LEOPARD'S LAIR
    LEOPARD'S LAIR - a large and striking koru pendant carved in New Zealand flower jade. Crafted by renowned jade artist Kerry Thompson, this large koru pendant exemplifies his signature design aesthetic, blending traditional Maori symbolism with contemporary artistry. The koru, representing new beginnings and...
    $992.00 USD
    $992.00 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    $720.00 USD
    $720.00 USD

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