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.

Sidebar

Size

Design

Material

More filters

Show All
Filter
  • Featured
  • Best selling
  • Alphabetically, A-Z
  • Alphabetically, Z-A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • Date, old to new
  • Date, new to old
Sort

Sort by:

  • Featured
  • Best selling
  • Alphabetically, A-Z
  • Alphabetically, Z-A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • Date, old to new
  • Date, new to old
  • This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    MATAU NUI
    MATAU NUI is spectacular, rustic, raw and true to its design - the pā kahawai. Pā Kahawai are a lure that was used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to catch Kahawai - a sea trout common in...
    $1,166.00 USD
    $1,166.00 USD
  • This picture shows a toki pendant carved with a woven front face and a flat back. It is made from a piece of rare New Zealand Flower Jade by our artist and carver Ana Krakosky. The cord is black and is length adjustable.This picture shows a toki pendant carved with a woven front face and a flat back. It is made from a piece of rare New Zealand Flower Jade by our artist and carver Ana Krakosky. The cord is black and is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    LOVE KETE
    LOVE KETE - a beautifully crafted, contemporary pendant. This piece is carved from rare New Zealand Flower Jade by Ana Krakosky. We are delighted to have a number of pieces from Ana - she introduces a wonderful contemporary edge to this very traditional artform...
    $393.00 USD
    $393.00 USD
  • This is a lovely medium sized notched toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.This is a lovely medium sized notched toki pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    VOYAGE
    VOYAGE - This is a beautiful notched flower jade toki pendant! The jade is gorgeous with splashes of gold, orange and subtle hints of green. This slightly larger toki pendant is crafted from New Zealand flower jade, featuring a pale bright orange colour accentuated...
    $251.00 USD
    $251.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    EARTH'S ABUNDANCE
    EARTH'S ABUNDANCE - a medium sized hook pendant, hand carved from a very distinctive, colourful piece of New Zealand jade. This matau pendant is carved from a rich, dark green pounamu. The carver has employed a distinctive technique, allowing the stone's original, paler green...
    $496.00 USD
    $496.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.Hand carved New Zealand jade hook, matau pendant.
    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
  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand 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 has is decorated with a double sided koru design. This is etched into the bone and then inked so that it is revealed in all...
    $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
    STAR REACHER
    STAR REACHER - 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 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. Amanda has used a natural white bone, polished to a beautiful bright finish. The intertwined carved centre is stained in a...
    $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
  • Hand carved small sized, New Zealand Inanga jade double twist pendant.Hand carved small sized, New Zealand Inanga jade double twist pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    LITTLE TREASURE
    LITTLE TREASURE - a sublime little twist pendant, carved in the 'softest' coloured stone you will see! A gorgeous Inanga jade from New Zealand - the colour is a subtle and beautiful pale bluey/green, as clean as a whistle! This is a unique piece...
    $294.00 USD
    $294.00 USD
  • This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.This picture shows a large traditional manaia pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    EYES WIDE
    EYES WIDE - a very Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from New Zealand jade. The traditional application of Pāua shell eyes completes...
    $1,486.00 USD
    $1,486.00 USD
  • This hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jadeThis hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade
    NZ Pacific
    BLOODSTONE HUNTER
    BLOODSTONE HUNTER - hammerhead twist pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. Kyohei has used a beautiful piece of stone - it is a deep green with dark reddy/scarlet inclusions. It has been polished to a soft matte, which lends this piece a somewhat foreboding...
    $705.00 USD
    $705.00 USD
  • This hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jadeThis hammerhead twist pendant is carved from a very striking New Zealand jade
    NZ Pacific
    CHILD OF THE CURRENT
    CHILD OF THE CURRENT - a hammerhead twist pendant carved in New Zealand Jade.  A beautiful piece of stone - it is a deep green with pale cloud-like inclusions and a semi-transluscent glow. It has been polished to a soft matte. CHILD OF THE...
    $853.00 USD
    $853.00 USD
  • Hand carved large Guatemalan Jade shell koru drop pendant.Hand carved large Guatemalan Jade shell koru drop pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    SHELL MEMORIES
    SHELL MEMORIES - large shell form pendant in Guatemalan Jadeite.  Hand carved by Kerry Thompson Carved from Guatemalan jadeite, this wonderful pendant reflects the mystery of the ocean - it inspires awe and wonder. The jadeite is a gorgeous pale blue-green, semi-translucent stone in...
    $1,050.00 USD
    $1,050.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist heart pendant.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist heart pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    HEART OF TWO LIGHTS
    HEART OF TWO LIGHTS - a gorgeous heart pendant carved in pounamu by Kerry Thompson Carved from the heart of the land itself - New Zealand pounamu - it is a study in depth and paradox. This is not a simple heart. From the...
    $1,395.00 USD
    $1,395.00 USD
  • This whale tail twist pendant, is carved from a very striking New Zealand Nelson jade.This whale tail twist pendant, is carved from a very striking New Zealand Nelson jade.
    NZ Pacific
    THE SMOKEY DEEP
    THE SMOKEY DEEP - beautiful Jade whaletail twist pendant. Artist: Kyohei Noguchi One of the greatest ocean creatures immortalised in one of earth's greatest stones! THE SMOKEY DEEP - let this pendant remind you of the sea and all of its' magical inhabitants! Hand-carved from...
    $537.00 USD
    $537.00 USD
  • This pendant is a medium sized double koru necklace carved from a New Zealand Jade with Mother of Pearl inlay. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a medium sized double koru necklace carved from a New Zealand Jade with Mother of Pearl inlay. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    BEACON OF LIGHT
    BEACON OF LIGHT - An exceptional double koru carved in relief in the heart of a wonderful piece of New Zealand Jade. With a special surprise on the back... Mother of Pearl perfection! Hand crafted by artist, Kyohei Noguchi. A gorgeous creation hand made...
    $560.00 USD
    $560.00 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 beige 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 beige coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
    NZ Pacific
    VERDIGRIS
    VERDIGRIS - hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant Carved from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade. Artist: Kyohei Noguchi A lovely little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - but equally eye-waveringly beautiful. The stone does all the talking here! Kyohei has...
    $434.00 USD
    $434.00 USD

Recently Viewed Products