Maori Whakatauki (Proverbs) -- "E iti noa ana, na te aroha" ("Though my present be small, my love goes with it"); "Aroha mai, aroha atu" ("Love towards us, love going out from us"). This Blended Design is Very Powerful and Contains Several Symbolic Meanings With Mana (Spiritual Power)... IF YOU DON'T...
Maori Whakatauki (Proverbs) -- "E iti noa ana, na te aroha" ("Though my present be small, my love goes with it"); "Aroha mai, aroha atu" ("Love towards us, love going out from us"). This Blended Design is Very Powerful and Contains Several Symbolic Meanings With Mana (Spiritual Power).
IF YOU DON'T SEE A DESIGN IN MIND, WE OFFER CUSTOM-MADE TO ORDER HAND-CARVED DESIGNS FOR YOUR VERY OWN! EMAIL US TO INQUIRE. Brand New, Never Used Original New Zealand Designed Cow Beef Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Scrimshawed Surface Accents. Design: Maori Mutunga Kore Aroha (Eternal Love) / Ara i te Ora Whanau (Eternal Family) With Single Twist #1; Cutout, Openwork, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved 3-Dimensional (See-Through) Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Surface Shape, Intricate Cut-Through and Carved Scrimshawed Surface Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax-Twine Adjustable Necklace Cord With Bead Closure; Symbolism # 1 (Pikotahi - Single Twist Infinity Loop): Eternal Love. The Maori meaning for the single crossover twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori single twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a single twist represents the joining together of two very close friends or two people in love, for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. Symbolism # 2 (Kotui Whakawhiti - Interlaced Crisscross): Eternal Family. The Interlaced Crisscross form, by itself, can also represent Ara i te Ora Whanau. The path of life - eternity and family, where no one thing, event, or situation will ever separate a family or single family member either physically or spiritually from the unity of the family; the blending of a family's eternal love, united for each other, forever. Symbolism #3 (Puhoro - Curled Lines): The Maori Puhoro is a Type of Moko (Tattoo) Pattern Traditionally Worn on the Arms or Legs. The Hand-Carved Puhoro Design on This Tahei (Necklace Adornment) is Based on Traditional Maori Ta Moko Tattooing Patterns. The Design Depicts the Wake of a Canoe, Gliding at Speed Across the Water With Rippling Waves Following Close Behind. As With all Maori Designs, it Carries a Spiritual Meaning. The Puhoro Represents Swiftness, Agility, Strength, and Courage of Character. Overall Meaning: The Combination of All the Integrated Symbols Create the Many Paths of the Heart (Life and Love) Pattern. It tells of how the strengths of the bond of love, friendship, and loyalty will last forever; the eternal blending of love." Measures: Tahei is Approx. 24.9mm Widest (Just Under 1.0" Widest) X 6.4mm Thickest X Approx. 2 1/16" Long; Size: Approx. 23.0" Long Cord, and Downward Size Adjustable to Shorter Lengths, as Desired; Weight: Approx. 7.9 grams Total. Features: In Maori, the Words "Tohunga Whakairo" Means "Traditional Expert Carving", "Motuhenga" Means "Authentic", “Tuaukiuki” Means “Traditional”, “Kaiaka” Means “Skilled Detailed Craftsmanship”, “Tau ke nei” Means “Alluring”, and “Atanga” Means “Gorgeous”, All of Which Describe This Combined Hand-Carved Pendant With Necklace Design Exactly! This Absolutely Gorgeous Hand-Carved, Maori Beef Cow Bone Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Very Labor-Intensive, Original One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Creation of Art Features the Hei-Mutunga Kore Aroha ke atu Ara i te Ora Whanau o Wheua Kau (Maori Eternal Love or Eternal Family Pendant Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Bone Material Used. As the Styles of These Carvers are Always Evolving and Changing, No Two Carving's Appearance Will Ever Be Exactly the Same! Hence, a Unique Carving Creation That Will Never Be Closely Repeated as With Most Production Line Carvers. This Tahei Creation is Entirely Hand-Cut, Hand-Shaped, and Hand-Carved into a Traditional Maori Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Pendant's Facing Outline Portions Are Intricately Scrimshawed With a Traditional Maori Puhoro Ta Moko Tattoo Pattern to Enhance the Detailing. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Tapered and Rounded Dome-Shaped Surface Design! The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. The Pendant is Securely Attached to a Looped-Through, Hand-plaited Maori-Style, Khaki-Tan Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Upper Twist and Middle Interlaced Crisscross Portions of this Maori Pendant Are Openworked and Intricately Hand-Carved With a 3-Dimensional, Cut-Through Design to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Adjustable Necklace's Closure is Created With a Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. The Reverse Side Displays a Smooth, Rounded Surface Polished Finish. About Maori Bone Carvings: Bone carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more ancient native tribes around the world. Maori carvings date back to the original settlers of New Zealand or Aotearoa in Maori, meaning “Land of the Long White Cloud”. These settlers arrived around the 12th century and legend states they came from Hawaiki, the sacred homeland in the pacific. The art of carving, for the Maori is something very special and unique. Each piece is full of symbolism and meaning. In almost all types of art forms today, you can see unmistakable shapes and distinct flow lines of Maori Art. Today, with modern tools, carving has been taken to new heights, with some of New Zealand and other renowned Oceania master carvers creating spectacular pieces. One can never truly compare the skilled beauty and sacredness of the antique artwork from the Tupuna (Ancestors). They created the base and the knowledge to share what is now seen in New Zealand native art today. Bone, shell, wood, stone, and jade carvings by the Maori are some of the most beautiful wearable works of art available today and come in a wide variety of styles from very traditional pieces to the more contemporary modern styles. The pre-European Maori had no written language so tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept using many forms of fine arts and crafts ranging from basket and cloth weaving to complex wood, bone, horn, shell and jade carvings. These artifacts were then handed down through generations of elders and became Taonga (Sacred Objects or Treasures), telling the history of a tribe and taking on the spirits of past great leaders and warriors who had worn them. 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 contain inlays of precious stones or colorful New Zealand Paua Abalone shell. Most 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. The Maori have a great respect for the whole of all nature and have many legends about the creation of the earth and all its inhabitants. Many of these legends revolve around the spirits or gods who created or protect each part of their world such as the mountains, the forests, the lakes, and the creatures of the sea. The Maori believe everything that surrounds them contains mana (spiritual power), which is linked within them and bound to each other. 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. About the Carver: Semisi is a gifted Master Wood, Whale Ivory, and Beef Cow Bone Carver. His wife is also a skilled artisan with Bone Carvings, Blister and Mabe pearls, and shell crafts. In fact, their family encompassing three generations are all involved in craftmaking as their eldest 11-yr old son is beginning to learn the trade. Semisi, his wife and five children currently reside on O`ahu, Hawai`i. He has been carving since his early 20’s. His skills extend to all sorts of Polynesian design craft influences from the various islands of the South Pacific covering Tonga, Samoa, Hawai`i, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tahiti. His skills require no blueprints or manuals to carve a piece. He simply creates what his mind envisions from his past cultural teachings of his heritage and from his inherent traits as a skilled carver. With each hand-carved piece, he can create amazing works of art. Each and every piece is 100% unique in its own right; it is not mass-produced, and there is no close duplication whatsoever. His works reflect the passion and love he has as a Master Carver. I hope you will enjoy one or more of his mini-masterpieces created with mana (divine power) and the inherent traits of his generation teachings). I personally love all the special symbolism behind each bone piece he designs and creates. This Bone Carving was beautifully hand-carved by Semisi on O`ahu; I am proud to offer and bring his pieces to your home. About Hei-Mutunga Kore Aroha: A blended design combining the Pikotahi (Single Twist Infinity Loop) with a Kotui Whakawhiti (Interlaced Crisscross) is derived from Mutunga Kore (Endless) and Aroha (Love) to create this Maori "Eternal Love" or “Eternal Family” tahei (necklace adornment). It shares the flow of energy between the physical and spiritual worlds to represent eternity and the journey and experiences intertwined through life. The single twist in particular shows the joining of two people for all eternity. The Single Twist Infinity Loop is derived from the Maori language piko (to bend, curve) and tahi (be one, single). The Maori meaning for the single crossover twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori single twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a single twist represents the joining together of two very close friends or two people in love, for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. Two lives joining and becoming one for all eternity, and as such, they make a wonderful engagement, wedding, or anniversary gift or a “best friends” for life gift. Although friends, from time to time people will separate or move away to pursue their own life journeys, their journey will have their paths cross again, always uniting them for eternity with love. It tells of how the strengths of the bond of love, friendship, and loyalty will last forever, the eternal blending of love. The Interlaced Crisscross form, by itself, can also represent Ara i te Ora Whanau. Derived from Ara i te Ora (The Path of Life - Eternity) and Whanua (Family) to mean “Eternal Family,” where no one thing, event, or situation will ever separate a family or single family member either physically or spiritually from the unity of the family; the Blending of a Family's Eternal Love, united for each other, forever. FOOTNOTE: If You Are Seeking to Invest in Very High-Grade Quality, "Genuine" and Authentic, One-Off Carving (Unique Master, One-of-a-Kind) Designs Created By Individual “Master” Carvers Throughout Hawai`i, and the Oceania Regions of Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, Please Visit My Dedicated Internet Store “Mana Kahuna Kalai ~ Spirit of the Carver”, at the Link Provided in my eBay “Me Page” (Middle and Bottom Portions of Page). This Site Offers Unique Carvings Using “Other” Types of Materials to Create Investment Quality Works-of-Art. Each Piece is Genuine, Unique, Modern and/or Closely Similar to the Finest, Traditional “Ancient” Hawaiian-style Makau Fish Hooks, Maori Hei Matau Fish Hooks, and Other Oceania/Polynesian Carvings Once Created in the Past. Each of the One-Off Carvings Are Very Labor-Intensive Pieces of Workmanship With Higher Overhead Costs. However, Each Piece is Individually Hand-Carved With "Miki`oi" (Fine Skilled Details) and the Carver’s Mana (Spiritual Strength) Using Traditional Hawaiian, New Zealand, and Oceania Region Techniques Passed Down Through the Carver’s Generations of Teachings. The Same Methods Used Today on Each Cut, Carve, and Stroke, Parallel Those Expected Skills of the Ancient Makau and Hei Matau Design Carvers. As the Styles of These Master Carvers Are Always Evolving and Changing, No Two Carving’s Appearance Will Ever Be Closely Repeated! Each Carving Creation is Individually Hand-Carved With Superb Craftsmanship Using Only Fine Quality Materials, By a “Master” Qualified and Designated Carver, Resulting in Works-of-Art You Will Be Honored to Wear, Cherish and Proudly Display For Many Years! Purchase Assurance of Quality: The Carving in the Item's Pictures is the One You Will Receive. This Original One-Off Pendant Was Intricately Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, With High Attention-to-Detail, Using Beef Cow Bone Material. As Every Created Work-of-Art Piece is Unique, Each is a One-of-a-Kind Design, Hand-Carved by an Individual Master Carver That You Will Cherish For Your Very Own. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Original Master Carved Designs. Hand-Carved with "mana". Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. 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