NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Maori Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone Replica Pendant With Adjustable Necklace. Symbolism 1: The Pendant's Overall Circlular Shape Signifies "Eternity"; The Closed Circle...
NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Maori Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone Replica Pendant With Adjustable Necklace. Symbolism 1: The Pendant's Overall Circlular Shape Signifies "Eternity"; The Closed Circle is Said to Represent the Circle of Life Which is Has No Beginning or End, is Seamless and of Which We Are All a Part Of. It Also Tells of the Stars and Planets Which Are Part of the Circle of Life and Contain the Knowledge of Our Origins. Symbolism 2: The Plumeria Flower is a Symbol of Spring and Therefore is Associated With Birth and Life and Also Represent Hawaiian Symbols of Aloha. Symbolism 3: The Carving's With Honu is a Navigator Protector and Reflects Longevity, Peace, Humility, Fertility and the Spirit Within. Symbolism 4: Along with speed, diligence and intelligence the Nai`a (Hawaiian Bottlenose or Spinner Dolphin) are also a messenger of love. This is partly due to its association with <></>Delphi, which signifies the love embodied within the womb. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was said to take the form of the dolphin and was also known as the Woman of the Sea. When depicted on an anchor or pierced with a trident the Dolphin is a protective symbol representing the church being guided by the love of Christ. The dolphin is a symbol of joy and being free from worry. Dolphins do not dwell on the meaning of life, they simply live life to the full. The symbol of the dolphin has a way of showing your intention to become more at one with the breath of life and to promote a connection with playful laughter, harmony and friendship towards others. Overall, This Pendant Signifies New Life and the Eternal Protection Towards Having a Long, Joyful and Peaceful Life. Design: Polynesian Eternal Plumeria with Honu and Nai`a; Cutout, Openwork, Raised Overlapping Design, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone, Smooth Surface Polished, Waxed Nylon Adjustable Cord; Measures: Pendant is Approx. 35mm Widest (Approx. 1 3/8" Widest) X 4mm Thickest X 1 1/2"" Long; Size: Tan Waxed Nylon Cord is Approx. 26.0" Long, and Downward Size Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired; Weight: Approx. 8.2-8.4 grams. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Miki`oi" Means "Skilled Detailed Craftsmanship", "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", and "Ho`onani" Means "Beautiful", All of Which Describe This Combined Pendant/Necklace Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-Carved Polynesian Beef Cow Bone Replica Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polish Background. This Very Labor-Intensive Pendant is Intricately and Professionally Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved, and Hand-Shaped Into an Eternity Symbol of Protection For New Life Pattern Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Design Features a Delicately Hand-Carved, Openwork Eternal Circle Ring Created With Pua Melia (Hawaiian Plumeria, aka Frangipani Flowers), Honu Ola (Hawaiian Live Green Sea Turtles) and Nai`a (Hawaiian Dolphins) to Enhance the Detailing (Please See Meaning Below to Explain the Shape and Carving). The Flowers, Turtles, and Dolphins Gracefully Overlap Each Other in the Repeated Pattern. The Hand-Carved Plumeria, Honu and Nai`a Are Additionally Detailed With Cut-in Flower Petals; Eyes and Backshell Plate Segments; and Eyes, Mouth, Dorsal and Lateral Fins Respectively to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Pendant is Securely Lashed and Mounted on a Tan, Adjustable Waxed Nylon Cord to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Hand-Carved Adjustable Necklace Closure is Created With Two Round-Shaped Beads and an Angled Barrel Stopper Using Beef Cow Bone. Carving History: Bone carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more ancient native tribes around the world. The ocean has always been the dominant force for the Hawaiian people who traveled huge distances in their long canoes and lived on the bounty of the tropical waters. They had a great respect for the creatures on the sea. Bone carvings are some of the most beautiful wearable art works available today and come in a wide variety of styles from very traditional pieces to the more contemporary or modern styles. Pendants, jewelry and various tools such as needles, spear tips and fish hooks made from bone developed into a fine art form with great importance being placed on every piece, many of which took years to make using stone tools. Some have inlays of precious stones or colorful shell and all have a story or meaning behind their design. It is believed that a bone carving which is worn with respect or given and received with love, takes on part of the spirit of those who wear or handle it. In this way it becomes a spiritual link between people spanning time and distance. A carving that has been worn by family or tribal members over many generations contains the spirit of all of those people and is truly a great and powerful treasure. Most bone carvings combine elements from several areas of mythology which interact with each other to tell a story. Each element has its own specific meaning and the way they are portrayed or combined is what gives a carving its own special character. The meanings of some elements vary from region to region but all share common roots. About Plumeria Flowers and Symbolism: Plumeria tropical flowers are the most common here in Hawai`i. Also known as Frangipani (Plumeria rubra) or the Hawaiian Lei flower, they blossom from a tropical flowering tree nearly year round. Extraordinary in beautiful and scent, Plumeria flowers thrive in tropical climates and are highly abundant in Hawai`i. Plumeria are valued as landscape plants, ornamentals, and for their flowers. The flowers come in seemingly endless varieties of color, size and fragrance. Flowers can be strung together to make a lei which is presented to friends and guests of either gender and worn around the neck or a single flowers can be worn over a female's ear. Plumeria is related to the Oleander, and both possess a poisonous, milky sap. Plumeria flowers are most fragrant at night in order to lure moths to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, and simply fake their pollinators. The flowers come in gorgeous rose-pink color brushed with bronze and many other combinations of color patterns. Frangipani flowers have a wonderful tropical essence. The Frangipani flower commonly has five propeller-shaped petals with a delicate yellow center melting into the creamy white outer petals. These beautiful flowers have a rich and deep symbolism in many ancient cultures making it a wonderful choice for a very symbolic and meaningful pendant. The Hawaiians have always had a close relationship with nature and the beauty of the islands. They have always especially appreciated the ocean and the many tropical flowers inhabiting the islands. To Hawai`i, the Plumeria flower is a symbol of Spring and therefore is associated with birth and life. Plumerias are certainly symbols of Aloha. This explains why their images can be found in the logos and advertising of even the most unlikely businesses. And the fragrance? Mmmm….. If you’ve ever smelled them you would know what this means. Combining these characteristics along with symbolism of life and the arrival of Spring creates a magical formula that is essence and ambiance of Hawai`i and the Aloha Spirit. Honu Meaning: The Honu is the Hawaiian symbol of longevity, peace, humility, fertility and the spirit within. The honu is considered a symbol of the island (the word for land is 'Aina honua). They have a saying "land is like a turtle, as it moves on", meaning that it passes slowly but inexorably from owner to heir. The honu are featured in Hawaiian mythology, petroglyphs and as 'aumakua (personal family gods). An 'aumakua could manifest itself in varying forms such as a shark, a sea turtle, a hawk, a lizard, a pueo (owl) or any other animal, plant or mineral. Members of the family were said to recognize their 'aumakua, no matter what form it chose, whether it be an insect on land or a crab in the ocean the following day. The ancestral god might appear in a dream to furnish guidance or spiritual strength in difficult times. When a fisherman or craftsman was especially successful, credit was often given to his 'aumakua for intervening with the principal gods to impart the Mana (Spiritual Power) that enabled an earthly being to develop such skill. Many a canoe paddler has told of being lost or in danger between the islands, only to be guided by his Honu 'aumakua to a safe landing. The turtle is a revered symbol thoughout Polynesia, depicting the wisdom that comes with age and the wanderer or traveller. It is said to represent a very wise person wtih a love for the sea and a passion for travelling and exploring the wonders of the world. It is also like the Albatross in that its skill in navigating the wide ocean is legendary. About Dolphins During Ancient Hawai`i: The ancient Hawaiians recognized the special quality of dolphins and designated them as a form of Kanaloa, noted in the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian Chant of Creation. Kanaloa was one of the four major primordial Hawaiian demigods from antiquities, and was the "god of the sea". Kanaloa was considered the deity over all the ocean’s waters, all of the ocean’s plants and creatures as well as all of the greenery on earth. Kanaloa was said to be the god responsible for helping the Polynesians find Hawai`i. Ancient Hawaiians believed the dolphin, was a majestic manifestation of Kanaloa. Dolphins were widely known to the early Hawaiians as mentioned in the Kumulipo (The Ancient Hawaiian Chant of Creation) and also in Pauku (poetic passages). In ancient Hawaiian religion, the Kumulipo’s epic chant of 2,102 lines would be recited from memory by kahuna (priests) at important ceremonies and festivals. The Kumulipo was composed to honor the lineage of the high chief Kalani‘limamao. His father, Keaweikekahialiiokamoku, asked his kahuna, knowledgeable in genealogy, to compose a Creation Chant as a “pule ho‘ola‘a ali‘i” (a prayer to sanctify a chief). The Kumulipo mentions the birth of dolphins in the 138th Verse: Hanau ka i`a, hanau ka Nai`a i ke kai la holo (Born is the l`a [fish], born the Nai`a [porpoise] in the sea there swimming). The Kumulipo not only follows the evolutionary progression of living creatures from the oceans to the land, but also illustrates how the oceans are an integral part of air, land, weather, and of plants and animals found everywhere. In addition, it reminds us that the oceans are a cleansing source to heal and nourish the spirit and for learning the ways of nature. “Malama i ke kai (protect the ocean)”, is an integral Hawaiian value that dates back over centuries. To Hawaiians, the dolphin was/is also considered to be an `Aumakua (a family deity guardian). Though some view this practice as a religious one involving worship, most regard it as a continuation of an ancient belief system, a cultural practice that does not interfere with other religious beliefs. Many a canoe paddler has told of being lost or in danger between the islands, only to be guided by his 'aumakua in the form of a dolphin, shark, or turtle to a safe landing. 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