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Featured Artist:

Peter Bishop

Peter comes from the wild west coast of New Zealand's South Island.
He is one of New Zealand's best known and most skilled master carvers
and works mostly in the very rare and exotic flower Pounamu (New Zealand Jade) creating designs for jewelry and sculptures with an extraordinary aura of power and beauty.

Many of these special pieces are custom carvings with unique patterns in the jade that can not be repeated and therefore do not appear in our main catalogue. Some of the basic "design elements" may be repeated but the colour, pattern and texture of the special jades from which each is carved makes most pieces very unique.
Photographs shown on this page are of the actual pieces being offered.

Once each piece sells it will be removed from our site permanently.

Please Note - Some examples on the jade pages show the carvings with a degree of back lighting to illustrate their luminosity.
This is how they look when held up to a light so they may appear a darker shade of green when held in the hand or worn against the skin.

All carvings are supplied complete with a traditional style cord & bag.
Most cords are hand made from black waxed braid with a loop and bone toggle fitted. A woven flax presentation case and information on the meaning of the design is also included.
Cords & Packing Detail

Fast airmail shipping worldwide is now just US$6.95 for up to 5 pendants.
As these very special carvings can never be replaced if lost in transit, we highly recommend choosing the courier delivery option.




Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Matau
J1529
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Matau
J1539
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Hei Matau
J1538
55mm Long
(2.2 inches)
 
45mm Long
(1.75 inches)
 
45mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$365
US$255
 
US$195
 
 



 
Whale Tail
J1161
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Whale Tail Sculpture
J1160

115mm Long
(4.5 inches)
 
120mm Tall
(4.65 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$565
 
US$1150
 
Featured in the
2011 Taonga Calendar
 
Featured in the
2011 Taonga Calendar



Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Large Matau
J1278
 
Hei Matau
J1530
 
Large Matau/Koru
J1422
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
 
55mm Long
(2.2 inches)
One Only Available
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One Only Available
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One Only Available
US$525
 
US$495
 
US$435
 
 

Pounamu (Jade) Carvings by Peter Bishop

Stock Clearance Specials

 
 
 
Dolphin
J942
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Shark
J1416
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Twist
J524
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Hei Matau
J941
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
45mm Long
(1.75 inches)
 
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$295
US$165
 
US$385
 
US$520
 
 
 
Now Only
US$225
 
Now Only
US$105
 
Now Only
US$285
 
Now Only
US$425



Flower Jade Hook
Large Flower Jade Matau
J1555
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only Available
US$525



Special Feature - The Miniature Collection

Tiny Jade Hook
 
Tiny Jade Hook
 
Tiny Jade Hook
 
Tiny Jade Twist
Matau
J1297
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Matau
J1298
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Matau
J1296
 
Twist
J1407
30mm Wide
(1.2 inches)
 
20mm Long
(0.75 inches)
 
35mm Long
(1.4 inches)
 
30mm Long
(1.2 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
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One Only
Available
US$155
 
US$155
 
US$155
 
US$180
       
   
These tiny but perfectly formed carvings from rare jades including Marsden Flower Jade
are true examples of the masters skill.




Jade Hook
Jade Koru
Jade Hook
Matt Finished Matau
J1553
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Koru
J1552
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Matau
J1533
40mm Long
(1.6 inches)
 
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
50mm Long
(2 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$165
 
US$255
 
US$265
 
 


 

Special Feature - The Manaia Collection

Jade Manaia
 
Jade Manaia
 
Jade Manaia
Manaia/Matau
J1226
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Manaia/Matau
J1415
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Manaia/Matau
J1398
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Manaia/Matau
J1229
65mm Long
(2.6 inches)
 
60mm Long
(2.4 inches)
 
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
60mm Long
(2.4 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$395
 
US$395
 
US$295
 
US$415
 
 
 
             
             
             
Jade Manaia
Jade Manaia
Jade Manaia
 
Large
Manaia/Koru
J1396
 
Large
Manaia/Matau
J1522
 
Large
Manaia/Matau
J1399
 
Large
Manaia/Matau
J1230
105mm Long
(4.1 inches)
 
80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
90mm Long
(3.5 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$655
 
US$625
 
US$595
 
US$445
 
       



Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Large Matau
J1531
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Matau
J1532
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Matau
J1536
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Matau
J1534
80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
55mm Long
(2.2 inches)
 
85mm Long
(3.3 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$795
 
US$785
 
US$305
 
US$575
 
 
 



 
Flower Jade Koru
J1556
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Large Koru
J1281
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Koru
J1410
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
55mm Long
(2.2 inches)
 
50mm Long
(2 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$535
US$495
US$345
 
 



Jade Koru
Flower Jade Koru
J1540
50mm Long
(2 inches)
One Only Available
US$485




Large Double Koru
J1411
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Large Koru
J1409
60mm Long
(2.3 inches)
 
55mm Long
(2.2 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$795
US$535
 



 
Double Koru
J1276
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Disc
J1277
50mm Long
(2 inches)
 
45mm Long
(1.75 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$595
US$395
   
Unique jade pieces polished on outer edge and matt finished in the center
This style is incredibly difficult to carve and very rare so they are true collectors pieces




Jade Matau
Eagle Matau
J1535
75mm Long
(3 inches)
One Only
Available
US$285



Flower Jade Twist
Flower Jade Twist
Flower Jade Twist
 
Jade Twist
Twist
J1558
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Twist
J1549
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Twist
J1417
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Large Twist
J1419
75mm Long
(3 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
 
60mm Long
(2.3 inches)
 
75mm Long
(3 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$585
 
US$265
 
US$595
 
US$325
   
 
 



Flower Jade Twist
Flower Jade Twist
Flower Jade Twist
Flower Jade Twist
Large Twist
J1322
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Large Twist
J1271
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Large Twist
J1400
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Large Twist
J1401
90mm Long
(3.5 inches)
 
95mm Long
(3.75 inches)
 
95mm Long
(3.75 inches)
 
75mm Long
(3 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$635
 
US$635
 
US$925
 
US$565
 
       
All Carved in Stunning and Rare Marsden Flower Jade



 
Drop Earrings
J1306
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Drop Earrings
J1307
45mm Long
(1.75 inches)
 
45mm Long
(1.75 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$115
 
US$115
 
Flower jade earring sets with solid sterling silver fittings




Drop Set
J1303
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Drop Set
J1310
60mm Long
(12.3 inches)
 
75mm Long
(3 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$175
 
US$185
 
Flower jade earring and pendant sets with solid sterling silver fittings



Other Jade Types

Double Koru
J945
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Matau
J1279
80mm Wide
(3.1 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2.75 inches)
One Only Available
 
One Only Available
US$575
 
US$285
 
Now Only US$465
   



Matau Small
J1290a
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Matau Large
J1290b

40mm Long
(1.6 inches)
60mm Long
(2.4 inches)
Two Only Available
 
Four Only Available
US$210
 
US$285
 



Large Pounamu Carvings

These very special and spectacular carvings are large collectors pieces that can be used for display, framed or worn.    For the right person and right occasion however they need to be worn and touched for their real power to be known.
Large ceremonial carvings like this were worn by Maori warriors and tribal chieftains as a mark of leadership and status within the tribe. Many Maori and some Pakeha still wear large carvings likes these today.

Jade Hook
Jade Hook
 
Large Jade Twist
J1421A
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Large Jade Matau
J1421B

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Complete Matau and Twist Set
with Wakahuia J1421

130mm Long
(5.1 inches)
 
115mm Long
(4.6 inches)
 
US$1750
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
US$965
 
US$785
   
 
   
These two spectacular pieces carved from the same piece of jade are a set.
We would like to see them stay together so if purchased as a set
we will include a free carved Wakahuia (sacred treasure box)
for them valued at over US$135
The ultimate special gift for him and her.



Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Jade Matau
J1550
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Jade Matau
J1551

80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
90mm Long
(3.6 inches)

One Only
Available

 
One Only
Available
US$745
 
US$275
 



Jade Hook
 
Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Jade Hook
Huge Hei Matau
J1291
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Hei Matau
J1302

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Hei Matau
J1232
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Eternal Spring
J1233

135mm Long
(5.3 inches)
 
110mm Long
(4.3 inches)
 
80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
85mm Long
(3.3 inches)
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
 
One Only
Available
US$665
 
US$475
 
US$435
 
US$475
 
 
 





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Kaitiaki
J878
115mm Tall
(4.5 inches)
One Only Available

US$985



Kaitiaki
J292
Carving size - 115mm Long (4 1/2 inches)
One Only Available
US$985
By Peter Bishop

This exquisite Matau represents a strong leader who leads with compassion and understanding, being a guardian for those who follow.  It also shows someone with a great passion for the oceans from which all life springs and for the land of our birth.
This carving with its traditional bindings and exceptional craftsmanship is displayed on a piece of swamp drift wood from the wild west coast beaches below the mountain rivers where this stunning example of New Zealand Pounamu was found.
It can be displayed as a special piece on its stand but for the right person and right occasion, it needs to be worn and touched for its real power to be known.





Presentation Boxes (Wakahuia)
Available in several styles and sizes are the perfect finishing touch for these carvings

These can be found in our Wood & Wood Carvings section HERE




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All designs, images and text on this site are protected under NZ & international copyright to the respective artists and The Bone Art Place.
Please respect the hard work and skill our artists have put into creating these designs.
Copyright violations will be pursued to the fullest extent possible under international law.
If you would like to use something from our site please contact us.

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