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Other Pacific Pearl & Paua Carvings:

These pieces are a mixture traditional decorative styles along with some more contemporary designs. Many are based on Maori legend while some are modern designs inspired by ancient Maori styles with flowing lines, scrolls and soft forms. Some of these pendants and earrings are also based on Celtic or oriental designs.

All carvings are supplied complete with a traditional style cord & bag.
Most cords are hand made from black waxed braid with a loop and pearl toggle fitted. A woven flax presentation case and information on the meaning of the design is also included.
Cords & Packing Detail
Earrings are supplied in a metal jewellery box
Fast airmail shipping worldwide is now just US$6.95 for up to 5 pendants.




 

Oceans Call 10.51A
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Oceans Call 10.51B
Choker Style
  
Choker Style
US$230
  
US$205
Out Of Stock
 
Paua Shell set in a linked Sterling Silver collar
Shipped in a jewelry display case.

Mother of Pearl Carving
  
Mother of Pearl Carving
   Mother of Pearl Carving  
Dragon 10.14
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Tails 10.17
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Manaia 10.18
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Waves 10.27
45mm Long
(1 3/4 inches)
  
35mm Long
(1 3/8 inches)
  
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
  
35mm Wide
(1 3/8 inches)
US$60
  
US$50
  
US$50
  
US$45
 
 
 

     
As One 10.28
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Mana 10.29
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Layers 10.30
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Waves 10.31
35mm Wide
(1 3/8 inches)
  
35mm Wide
(1 3/8 inches)
  
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
  
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
US$50
  
US$45
  
US$40
  
US$40
 
 
 

 

 
Mask 10.44
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Freedom 10.46
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Manaia 10.47
65mm Wide
(2 1/2 inches)
  
45mm Long
(1 3/4 inches)
  
40mm Wide
(1 1/2 inches)
US$70
  
US$60
  
US$65
   

Black Pacific Pearl:

Lovers 10.83
25mm Wide
(1 inch)
US$45



 
Unity 10.85
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As One 10.86
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Whale 10.87
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Scarab 10.88a
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
  
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
  
25mm Long
(1 inch)
  
40mm Long
(1 1/2 inches)
US$45
  
US$55
  
US$40
  
US$50
 
 
 


Mother of Pearl Carving
Mana 10.29B
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Tails 10.17B
35mm Wide
(1 3/8 inches)
  
35mm Long
(1 3/8 inches)
US$45
  
US$50
 


Scarab 10.88b
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Layers 10.89
25mm Long
(1 inch)
  
25mm Long
(1 inch)
US$42
  
US$40
 

Large Polished New Zealand Paua Shells

Top quality whole Paua shells cleaned and beautifully polished.
Paua shell is used extensively in Maori art for decoration not only in bone carvings but also in the huge wooden sculptures, poles and beams found in meeting houses.
Paua are related to the Abalone but in the cold waters of the South Pacific they have developed thick shells that feature a stunning rainbow of bright iridescent blue, green, yellow and red colours.
No two shells are ever alike so there is a wide variation in colour and pattern between Paua even from the same location.
The colour is hidden underneath a thick crust of lime, seaweed, tube worms, barnacles and anemone so these shells have been cleaned, ground back and highly polished to show their true beauty.
They make great display pieces and stands for other small artworks or turned over they make exotic bowls, jewelry trays or even soap dishes and coin trays.

Large Polished Paua Shells
P120a
130mm to 145mm Long (approx)
(5.2 inches to 5.75 inches)
US$21


     

Featured Artists & Unique or Limited Edition Custom Carvings:

These are very special carvings are often spectacular unique or limited edition pieces in bone, pearl, wood or jade from guest artists and are not part of our normal range.

These often reclusive artists take their inspiration not only from Maori mythology but also from the many other cultures that now share our beautiful land. They also illustrate the deep respect these artists have for the natural and spiritual worlds.

As soon as each carving is sold it will be removed from our site permanently so check for updates often and be quick when you find one that you like, it may be your only chance!!

Each piece is crafted by hand so even if following the same design, no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Unique pieces in bone and pearl can also be designed especially for you, telling your story through traditional styling and some may also include exotic inlays of shell or precious stones.


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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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.
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