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. NOTE: Please Note the Measurements of This Large-Sized Pendant. Brand New, Never Used, Original Maori-Designed Cow Beef Bone Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Scrimshawed Surface Accents.
- Symbolism: Pikorua (Double Twist Infinity Loop): Eternal Bond of Friendship. The Maori meaning for the double twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori double twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a double twist represents the joining together of two people or two cultures for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. 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 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. Ripo Ripo (Curved Scroll Dots): Reminds Us There Will Be Trials to Work Through During Our Life's Path and Also Reprsents Your Posterity (Descendants) and the Passing down of Your Knowledge and Experiences to Them. Overall Meaning: The Combination of All the Integrated Symbols Create the Many Paths of the Heart (Life and Love) With Strong Bonds of Friendship Between Two People or Two Cultures For Eternity.
- 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 12-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.
- Design: Maori Hei Pikorua (Eternal Friendship) Double Twist #1; Cutout, Openwork, Unisex, 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 Scrimshawed Surface Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax-Twine Adjustable Necklace Cord With Hand-Braided Loop and Toggle Bead Closure.
- Measures: Tahei is Approx. 1 1/2" Widest X Just Over 5/16" Thickest X Approx. 2 15/16" Long.
- Size: Approx. 22.0" Long Cord, With Loop and Toggle Closure.
- Weight: Approx. 23.4 grams Total.
- Features: This Detailed Master Hand-Carved, Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Labor-Intensive, Original One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Creation of Art Features the Hei-Pikorua o Wheua Kau (Maori Double Twist "Eternal Friendship" Pendant Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Bone Material Used. This Double Twist Tahei is Entirely Hand-Shaped, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Carved Into a Traditional Maori Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Front Features a Convex Dome and Rounded Shape; The Reverse Side Features a Concave Sunken and Rounded Shape. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Design! The Shape Features an Openwork, Tapered and 3-Dimensional Cut-Through Double Twist With Scrimshawed Surface Patterns. The Pendant's Facing Lower Right Curve Portions Are Intricately Scrimshawed With a Traditional, Maori Puhoro Ta Moko Tattoo and Ripo Ripo Pattern. The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. This Exquisite 3-Dimensional, Cut-Through Twist Design is Further Enhanced With Traditional Hand-Weaved Binding. The Pendant is Securely Affixed, and Traditionally Lashed and Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Khaki-Tan Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Fixed Length, Non-Adjustable Necklace Cord's Closure is Created With a Hand-Braided Loop and Toggle, With a Single Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. The Remaining Sides and Reverse Display a Smooth, Surface Polished Finish. About Hei-Pikorua: The Double Twist carving represents the bonding of friendship (Interwoven lives are represented by keeping a special friendship extra close to your heart). The Double Twist Infinity Loop is derived from the Maori language, piko (to bend, curve) and rua (be two, both) to create this Maori Double Twist "Eternal Bond of Friendship" tahei (necklace adornment). Maori double twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined; this can be interpreted to mean the joining of two cultures in a loving friendly relationship. The double twist is said to represent the joining of two peoples or two cultures for eternity, the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. From time to time they may separate or move away from each other to pursue their own life journeys. Yet, one day their paths will cross again, always keeping them united for eternity. The double and triple twists have a similar meaning to the single twist; the single twist refers more to individual people, where the double and triple twists refer more to the joining of two peoples, or two cultures. It tells of how the strengths of the bond of friendship, loyalty and love will last forever. 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. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. We Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During Traditional or Honoring Observance Holidays and the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses.
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