Wisdom

Elders have always held a special place in South Pacific cultures. They are respected and often revered for their experience and wisdom. They have often held the role of storyteller, passing valuable knowledge down through the generations. 

The Whale was thought to represent wisdom. Necklaces carved with a whale form were gifted and worn as a symbol of someone having knowledge and experience.

The Manaia - the messenger between the earthly world and the Gods represents spiritual awareness and was also worn by people thought to be wise.

The Toki, or adze, is worn as a symbol of strength and honour, and can reflect the experience and knowledge of the wearer.

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  • Small Black jade ankh cross earrings. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Beautiful art to wear.Small Black jade ankh cross earrings. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Beautiful art to wear.
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    VELVET ANKH
    VELVET ANKH - beautiful small ANKH Cross earrings. Gift someone you care about the perfect symbol of LIFE with these beautifully carved Ankh Cross earrings. Celebrate life and love with this special reminder of renewal and rejuvenation. This shape has its roots in ancient Egypt. It...
    $177.00 USD
    $177.00 USD
  • This medium sized Venus woman pendant is made from Red Jasper Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Red Jasper Stone woman jewellery.This medium sized Venus woman pendant is made from Red Jasper Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Red Jasper Stone woman jewellery.
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    VENUS
    VENUS - Hand carved, Red Jasper Stone. The depiction of the female form dates back to Venus and the Palaeolithic Period. Feminine characteristics were given special prominence, the strong emphasis on the anatomical zones that relate to bearing and nourishing of children, that convey...
    $292.00 USD
    $292.00 USD
  • This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Red Jasper Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Red Jasper Stone woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided on an adjustable burgundy and ice white cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Red Jasper Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Red Jasper Stone woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided on an adjustable burgundy and ice white cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    VENUS and the TREE OF LIFE
    VENUS and the TREE OF LIFE Hand carved, Red Jasper Stone. This is a combination of two ancient and iconic symbols, the curvaceous female and the Tree of Life. The depiction of the female form dates back to Venus and the Palaeolithic Period. Feminine characteristics were given...
    $292.00 USD
    $292.00 USD
  • This photo shows a matau pendant carved from New Zealand Pounamu, Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a matau pendant carved from New Zealand Pounamu, Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    VIRTUOSO
    VIRTUOSO - a symphony in stone This is the matau reimagined – an elongated curve of buttery green pounamu, polished to a silken finish that begs to be touched. The fluted detailing along its spine catches light like a musical score, transforming this ancient fishhook...
    $358.00 USD
    $358.00 USD
  • This photo shows a small koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a small koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    VISTA
    Enjoy the VISTA - a small sized, exotic koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! VISTA is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - and this is clearly reflected in this exceptional piece of stone! Wear it and feel that connection with...
    $147.00 USD
    $147.00 USD
  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.
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    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...
    $219.00 USD
    $219.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    WAHINE
    WAHINE - Woman WAHINE is a shapely piece that radiates the features of a women in a subtle way. This is an elegant and striking pendant carved from New Zealand Pounamu. WAHINE is a graceful, chic and modern carving by Ana Krakosky. Check out...
    $358.00 USD
    $416.00 USD
    $358.00 USD
  • This is a lovely, one-off large, mint green toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand jade. It is finished in a matte sheen and is bound with our plaited cord. These are wonderful pieces that are very attractive and will last a lifetime.This is a lovely, one-off large, mint green toki pendant we've made from a gorgeous New Zealand jade. It is finished in a matte sheen and is bound with our plaited cord. These are wonderful pieces that are very attractive and will last a lifetime.
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    WAIMAK
    WAIMAK - a large Toki that displays a beautiful array of earthy, minty greens and lighter mineral inclusions along its length. This toki draws its name from the enchanting Waimakariri, a braided river weaving its shimmering threads through the heart of New Zealand’s South...
    $386.00 USD
    $386.00 USD
  • Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Wall hanging toki. Hand made wall hanging toki displayed in New Zealand Pākohe stone. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Wall hanging toki. Hand made wall hanging toki displayed in New Zealand Pākohe stone. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    WALL HANGING TOKI
    WALL HANGING TOKI A spectacular large Toki sculpture for your wall, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is a wonderful, traditional artwork carved in New Zealand Argillite - known locally as Pākohe. The detail in this piece is beautiful - kowhaiwhai designs carved into the...
    $2,542.00 USD
    $2,542.00 USD
  • This is a lovely large-sized, green toki pendant hand made from a gorgeous New Zealand jade. It is finished in a matte sheen and is bound with a tan and green plaited cord. This is a lovely large-sized, green toki pendant hand made from a gorgeous New Zealand jade. It is finished in a matte sheen and is bound with a tan and green plaited cord. 
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    WARRIORS HEART
    WARRIORS HEART - this toki is carved from New Zealand Pounamu, a gorgeous moss green coloured piece of stone.   With a distinctive koru carved into the heart of the blade. This is a wonderful piece that is very attractive and will last a...
    $358.00 USD
    $358.00 USD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable khaki cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable khaki cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    WATERSMEET
    WATERSMEET - a fantastic, delicately carved jade pendant. Hold this piece up to the light to reveal the beauty within! Imagine a mountain stream flowing through steep gorges - carving a path to the ocean! WATERSMEET is a pendant carved from New Zealand totoweka...
    $371.00 USD
    $371.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade dog whistle. Carved for NZ Pacific by master carver Ross Crump. Jade dog whistle pendant provided with adjustable cord and delivered with express courier.Hand carved New Zealand jade dog whistle. Carved for NZ Pacific by master carver Ross Crump. Jade dog whistle pendant provided with adjustable cord and delivered with express courier.
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    WAYLEGGO
    WAYLEGGO - term used by Kiwi shepherds to call a dog back. Often followed with 'get in behind!'... and then it all goes downhill from there.. Master carver, Ross Crump, has created these stunning dog whistle pendants for us and we love em'! These...
    $209.00 USD
    $209.00 USD
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  • This is a hand carved drop pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved drop pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable blue cord.
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    WELL-BEING
    WELL-BEING This piece is one in our series called CUSTOS OPTATUM - "Guardian of Wishes". Each piece in this series represents a vessel to carry our wishes, those personal aspirations that you have for yourself or someone close to you. A beautiful hand carved...
    $90.00 USD
    $90.00 USD
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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.
    NZ Pacific
    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
  • Hand carved wahaika Pounamu. Art to display. One only hand made wahaika display piece with base. New Zealand wahaika carved in Pounamu, Jade by Kerry Thompson. Free delivery worldwide.Hand carved wahaika Pounamu. Art to display. One only hand made wahaika display piece with base. New Zealand wahaika carved in Pounamu, Jade by Kerry Thompson. Free delivery worldwide.
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    WHAKAKOTAHI
    WHAKAKOTAHI - Unity, United... Hand carved for us by Kerry Thompson. A description of this beautiful piece from the artist... WHAKAKOTAHI represents a person or group who protect and provide for there friends and family members, providing the necessities and standing up for one another....
    $10,060.00 USD
    $10,060.00 USD
  • Hand made large New Zealand Kawakawa jade toki with koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand made large New Zealand Kawakawa jade toki with koru pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large Jade Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    WHAKATIKA
    WHAKATIKA - To rise Exquisite jade carvings by Reuben Tipene, a Māori artist and carver, who honours the ancient art while tastefully incorporating his life experiences into his work. Carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Pounamu, Jade. WHAKATIKA is a large and beautifully slender toki...
    $454.00 USD
    $454.00 USD
  • A hand carved bone whale pendant. This is a lovely piece carved to bring pleasure to the lucky wearer. It is a friendly pendant which we will ship to you free wherever you live. Carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord.A hand carved bone whale pendant. This is a lovely piece carved to bring pleasure to the lucky wearer. It is a friendly pendant which we will ship to you free wherever you live. Carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Provided with an adjustable blue cord.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALE OF A TIME
    WHALE OF A TIME Hand carved, natural bone whale pendant. This is about the friendliest looking little whale that you will ever see - it will make you smile! We have carved this to capture the beauty of these marvellous creatures, but also to...
    $77.00 USD
    $77.00 USD
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  • Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
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    WHALE QUARTET
    WHALE QUARTET A beautifully carved WHALE QUARTET pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and...
    $119.00 USD
    $119.00 USD
  • Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
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    WHALE TRILOGY
    A beautifully carved whale trilogy pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and joy,   they are...
    $78.00 USD
    $78.00 USD
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  • Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.
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    WHALES EDGE
    WHALES EDGE A fanciful and very cool matau pendant with lots of wonderful detail! Resting on the tip of the hook is a little whale, preparing to breach! This Matau incorporates the wonderful whale - a giant of the ocean and a creature that...
    $219.00 USD
    $219.00 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.
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    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...
    $1,529.00 USD
    $1,529.00 USD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable brown cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable brown cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    WHIPPER SNAPPER
    WHIPPER SNAPPER - a contemporary koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! WHIPPER SNAPPER is a pendant to wear every day - you'll find your hand drifts to hold it... a natural effect that pounamu seems to evoke! Wear the WHIPPER SNAPPER and feel...
    $352.00 USD
    $352.00 USD
  • This pendant is a large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from an semi-translucent light and dark green piece of New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from an semi-translucent light and dark green piece of New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
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    WHIRLWIND
    WHIRLWIND This is a large sized, bold and gorgeous Inanga Jade Koru! Everything about this carving screams New Zealand! The stone Ross used for this is a wonderful semi-translucent Inanga jade - the design the inimitable Koru.  This pendant certainly has something to say...
    $418.00 USD
    $418.00 USD
  • This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
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    WHISKED AWAY
    WHISKED AWAY This is a large sized, bold and gorgeous Inanga Jade Koru! WHISKED AWAY is carved with swing and grace which gives it a light look - this can really be worn by anyone. Everything about this carving screams New Zealand - the...
    $358.00 USD
    $358.00 USD
  • Hand carved woolly mammoth tusk fern pendant. Made in New Zealand. Unique hand made gifts from NZ Pacific. Hand carved fern necklace from ancient woolly mammoth tusk.Hand carved woolly mammoth tusk fern pendant. Made in New Zealand. Unique hand made gifts from NZ Pacific. Hand carved fern necklace from ancient woolly mammoth tusk.
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    WHISPER
    WHISPER - Gorgeous, hand-carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk fern leaf pendants. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our certificate of authenticity. We had our mammoth material carbon dated to get...
    $117.00 USD
    $117.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We have added a Sea Moss Blue ridge-top binding with adjustable Olive Green cord.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We have added a Sea Moss Blue ridge-top binding with adjustable Olive Green cord.
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    WHISPERING KORU
    WHISPERING KORU - hand carved koru pendant  A Feminine Koru with Strength & Elegance Carved from New Zealand pounamu, this exquisite koru pendant embodies a deep connection to the land. Its graceful curves and rich green hues reflect healing, renewal, and the quiet power...
    $314.00 USD
    $314.00 USD
  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited oat coloured and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited oat coloured and the length can be adjusted.
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    WHITETIP AT NIGHT
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - quietly going about his business in the soft evening light.... A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the shaft...
    $188.00 USD
    $188.00 USD
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  • Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
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    WILD AND FREE
    Hand carved bone matau pendant. Artist: YURI TERENYI A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the typical matau shape. We...
    $99.00 USD
    $99.00 USD
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  • WILDERNESS 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.WILDERNESS 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.
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    WILDERNESS
    Another stunning and intricate carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays Yuri's exceptional talent, his attention to detail and his creative artistry. WILDERNESS is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It...
    $547.00 USD
    $547.00 USD
  • Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with Express Courier.Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with Express Courier.
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    WIN BY A NOSE
    WIN BY A NOSE - a spectacular piece of wearable art for ornithologists, bird watchers and all lovers of our feathered friends!  WIN BY A NOSE is a magnificent piece, hand carved from Marsden Jade. The subtle detail in this piece are gorgeous -...
    $496.00 USD
    $496.00 USD

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