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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  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade Drop pendant with sterling silver clasp and chain.A hand carved New Zealand Jade Drop pendant with sterling silver clasp and chain.
    NZ Pacific
    TRANQUIL
    TRANQUIL - Hand Carved Pounamu Drop Pendant Hand made by Kristal Thompson, has added a Sterling Silver bale and chain to this beautiful, larger sized, drop. This piece is carved in New Zealand Pounamu, a particularly beautiful kokopu jade found exclusively in New Zealand....
    $299.00 USD
    $299.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone twist pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone twist is provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved bone twist pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone twist is provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    THE DETOUR
    THE DETOUR is a wonderful twist pendant carved by Māori artist Peter Mitchell. A faultless twist carving, finished in a beautifully polished two tone matte design. If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship - check this piece out,...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • Hand carved small sized, New Zealand jade double twist pendant.Hand carved small sized, New Zealand jade double twist pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    PLUSH
    PLUSH - double twist pendant, carved in New Zealand Totoweka Jade. A dynamic double twist carved from highly prized totoweka jade, PLUSH is a sleek pendant that showcases the stone's rich character and fluid lines. The form resolves in a perfectly judged offset point,...
    $295.00 USD
    $295.00 USD
  • Double twist pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited in a black colour and is length adjustable. It has a floret in silver. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.Double twist pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is hand plaited in a black colour and is length adjustable. It has a floret in silver. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    BRUSHSTROKE
    BRUSHSTROKE - A smaller sized, double twist pendant. Sleek and sculptural, this double twist pendant is masterfully carved from distinctive New Zealand flower jade. The design spirals gracefully before resolving in a striking offset point. This is a beautiful piece, carved in a full-bodied design...
    $265.00 USD
    $265.00 USD
  • This picture shows a beautiful small sized drop pendant carved in New Zealand Jade, pounamu. It is a lovely semi-translucent green colour, which is glows when held to the light. A gorgeous and very meaningful pendant with an adjustable cord.This picture shows a beautiful small sized drop pendant carved in New Zealand Jade, pounamu. It is a lovely semi-translucent green colour, which is glows when held to the light. A gorgeous and very meaningful pendant with an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MYSTERY
    MYSTERY - a beautiful, semi-translucent, small Jade Roimata (drop). Made from a gorgeous light Pounamu this is a beautiful and very unusual piece of stone. It is rare to find a clean, green piece of jade like this in New Zealand. MYSTERY is a...
    $234.00 USD
    $234.00 USD
  • 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
  • Hand carved small sized, New Zealand jade double twist pendant.Hand carved small sized, New Zealand jade double twist pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME
    YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME - a sublime little twist pendant, carved in gorgeous New Zealand Jade. The twist design is locally called a 'Pikorua' and is a symbol of relationships. This is a gorgeous little example, carved in a curved drop shape...
    $297.00 USD
    $297.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone twist pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone twist is provided with an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved bone twist pendant hand made by Peter Mitchell in New Zealand. This bone twist is provided with an adjustable black cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    FLOURISH
    FLOURISH is a twist pendant carved by Māori artist Peter Mitchell. A faultless twist carving, finished in a beautifully polished two tone matte design. If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship - check this piece out, it's...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • This picture shows a beautiful large sized drop pendant carved in New Zealand Jade, pounamu. It is a lovely semi-translucent green colour, which is glows when held to the light. A gorgeous and very meaningful pendant with an adjustable cord.This picture shows a beautiful large sized drop pendant carved in New Zealand Jade, pounamu. It is a lovely semi-translucent green colour, which is glows when held to the light. A gorgeous and very meaningful pendant with an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SURF ON
    SURF ON - a beautiful, large, semi-translucent Inanga Jade Roimata with lashed binding. Made from a gorgeous light inanga Pounamu, this is a beautiful and unusual piece of jewellery.  It is a larger sized pendant with a beautiful, elongated drop form, a shape known...
    $415.00 USD
    $415.00 USD
  • This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant. The cord colour is khaki and it is length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.This picture shows a contemporary manaia with hook pendant. The cord colour is khaki and it is length adjustable. This is a very beautiful piece of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    TWO WORLDS
    TWO WORLDS - New Zealand Marsden jade manaia What sets this piece apart is the contemporary shape and clever use of the stone. It displays a range of colour that pounamu is renowned for and it is well displayed in this piece. We particularly...
    $700.00 USD
    $700.00 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
  • A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    MAUVE
    MAUVE - hand-carved toki pendant, made from Aroha stone. This is a lovely pendant carved from an uplifting pink/purple piece of New Zealand Aroha Stone that glitters in the light. MAUVE is the perfect carving if you are looking for a small but expressive symbol...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • Hand carved large Guatemalan Jadeite Toki pendant.Hand carved large Guatemalan Jadeite Toki pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    MARISTELA
    MARISTELA - jadeite toki pendant Star of the Sea... the blue colours in this wonderful Guatemalan Jadeite pendant remind us of both the stars and the sea 💙 Artist: Kerry Thompson A bold toki carved by hand from Guatemalan jadeite. The stone's defining feature...
    $1,220.00 USD
    $1,220.00 USD
  • Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FLYOVER
    FLYOVER – Tangiwai Toki pendant it's spectacular! A creative reinterpretation of the traditional toki form, carved by Kerry Thompson from dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu. Naturally occurring silver flecks - iron minerals captured during the stone's formation - are scattered throughout, giving the piece...
    $720.00 USD
    $720.00 USD
  • Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Toki with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCHORED
    ANCHORED – tangiwai toki, contemporary design Handmade from New Zealand Tangiwai, this wonderful Toki pendant was carved by Kerry Thompson This is a lovely, medium-sized, symbolic toki. Kerry has etched a wonderful design into the front face. Kerry has carved a series of nested...
    $490.00 USD
    $490.00 USD
  • Hand made New Zealand jade toki with double koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Hand made New Zealand jade toki with double koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    SOLSTICE SANCTUARY
    SOLSTICE SANCTUARY - flower jade toki pendant A slender, finely carved toki by Kerry Thompson, made from mixed green flower jade. The stone exhibits the variegated quality characteristic of flower pounamu - subtle shifts in tone and colour that give this piece depth and...
    $1,150.00 USD
    $1,150.00 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
    IMPRESSION
    Make an IMPRESSION with this striking Toki pendant by Kerry Thompson This striking toki, hand-carved by Kerry Thompson, asserts itself with an edgy, commanding presence. The dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu is embedded with naturally occurring silver flecks - iron minerals captured during the...
    $947.00 USD
    $947.00 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
    SILVER DRIFT
    Leave a Lasting impression with this Substantial and Striking Toki Pendant by Kerry Thompson This toki is a beauty! Hand-carved by Kerry Thompson with technical precision and artistic vision. The stone is a dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu, distinguished by naturally occurring silver flecks...
    $947.00 USD
    $947.00 USD
  • Hand carved large Guatemalan Jadeite Toki pendant.Person wearing Jadeite Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    TEAL LAGOON
    TEAL LAGOON - large toki pendant carved in Guatemalan Jadeite. Artist: Kerry Thompson Carved by hand from Guatemalan jadeite, this pendant by Kerry Thompson is defined by its material purity and precise form. The stone is dense and tactile, polished to a bright, luminous finish that...
    $1,050.00 USD
    $1,050.00 USD
  • This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
    NZ Pacific
    METTLE
    METTLE - A Stand Out, One of a Kind, Jade Koru Pendant.  METTLE - a person’s ability to cope with difficulties, or their spirit & determination when facing tough situations Mae Latham has carved something quietly remarkable here - a four-tipped koru pendant from...
    $650.00 USD
    $650.00 USD
  • This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
    NZ Pacific
    CALM IN THE EYE
    CALM IN THE EYE - A Spectacular Jade Koru Pendant.  Here is something we have never seen before - and it is magnificent. CALM IN THE EYE is a medium-sized koru pendant hand-carved by Mae Latham from superb dark green Marsden jade. The stone...
    $650.00 USD
    $650.00 USD
  • This is a large sized tiki - carved from gorgeous Marsden jade with Pāua Shell eyes. The craftsmanship is superb, this piece is as well carved as any we have seen. We have plaited an adjustable brown cord for this piece. This is a large sized tiki - carved from gorgeous Marsden jade with Pāua Shell eyes. The craftsmanship is superb, this piece is as well carved as any we have seen. We have plaited an adjustable brown cord for this piece. 
    NZ Pacific
    PROVIDENTIAL
    PROVIDENTIAL - A beautiful New Zealand Pounamu Tiki pendant hand carved by Kyohei Noguchi. A Taonga for Generations This is a significant taonga (treasure), a medium/large Hei Tiki carved from New Zealand pounamu, designed to be worn and passed down as a family heirloom....
    $3,298.00 USD
    $0.00 USD
    $3,298.00 USD
  • This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an tan fixed length cord.This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an tan fixed length cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BRIGHT SIDE
    BRIGHT SIDE - a gorgeous Matau pendant This hook is carved from totoweka jade, a stone of shifting character with a colour that moves between lilac and green - very subtle, but eye-catching at a second look. The design is pared back and deliberate....
    $197.00 USD
    $197.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.
    NZ Pacific
    LOVE FLAKE
    LOVE FLAKE - a contemporary koru pendant  Introducing LOVE FLAKE - a delicate and serendipitous koru carved from the distinctly beautiful Totoweka pounamu of New Zealand. Masterfully shaped by Shaun Gardiner, this piece celebrates a unique and charming natural occurrence within the stone. Backlit...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FLARE
    FLARE - a contemporary koru pendant Meet FLARE - a bold and contemporary koru that captures a moment of dramatic natural beauty in stone. Carved by Shaun Gardiner from a singular piece of New Zealand Totoweka pounamu, this pendant is defined by its vivid,...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with a black fixed length cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BLUSH
    BLUSH is a contemporary koru pendant Carved from a little piece of New Zealand. This connection to place is clearly reflected in the remarkable stone itself - a lovely piece of Totoweka pounamu hand-selected and shaped by Shaun Gardiner. The colouring is subdued and...
    $157.60 USD
    $197.00 USD
    $157.60 USD
  • This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord.This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable green coloured cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TOTOWEKA MATAU
    TOTOWEKA MATAU - jade hook pendant Look at the remarkable colours in this gorgeous Matau (Hook) pendant. Carved from a mysterious and alluring piece of New Zealand Totoweka pounamu, its beauty is best seen in motion - watch the video to truly appreciate its...
    $158.00 USD
    $158.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.
    NZ Pacific
    EMBERHEART
    EMBERHEART is a contemporary koru pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - and this is clearly reflected in this lovely piece of stone! Wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. This unique koru has been hand-carved by Shaun Gardiner from...
    $157.60 USD
    $197.00 USD
    $157.60 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FLECKED
    FLECKED is a contemporary koru pendant carved from the land of New Zealand This is clearly reflected in this lovely piece of stone! Wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. This particular piece has been carved for us by Shaun Gardiner, from...
    $157.60 USD
    $197.00 USD
    $157.60 USD
  • This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable beige coloured cord.This photo shows a matau, hook, pendant carved from New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu, Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable beige coloured cord.
    NZ Pacific
    CORAL
    CORAL - look at the colours in this gorgeous Matau pendant! Carved from distinctive Totoweka pounamu, a New Zealand jade prized for its earthy blend of deep greens and rich ochre speckles. This matau (fish hook) pendant embodies strength and safe passage across waters....
    $173.60 USD
    $217.00 USD
    $173.60 USD

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