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 CREATED FOR YOUR VERY OWN! EMAIL US TO INQUIRE. NOTES: Necklace Cord is at a Fixed Length and Can Be Resized For Free to a Shorter Fixed Length Upon Request After Purchasing; Please Allow Up to One Week to Resize the Length Before Shipping. Brand New, Never Used, Original New Zealand Designed Cow Beef Bone and Shell Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Maori Beef Cow Bone Pendant With New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells and Scrimshawed Surface Accents. Design: Maori Pikotahi (Eternal Soulmates) / Whakahounga (Rebirth) With Single Twist #2; Cutout, Openwork, Unisex, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved 3-Dimensional (See-Through) Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, New Zealand Paua Abalone, Dual-Sided Reversible, 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; 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 (Koru): The Koru, Which is Often Used in Maori Art as a Symbol of Creation, is a Scroll Shape That is Linked to New Zealand Silver Fern Plants. The Koru (or Spiral) Depicts New Beginnings, Growth and Harmony. It Also Represents Peace, Tranquility and Spirituality. Overall, the Koru Represents the Unfolding of New Life, New Beginnings, Growth, Strength, Peace and Movement that is Shared with the Another Person (Eternal Friendship). 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 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. Symbolism #4 (Paua Abalone Shells): The Paua Shell Resembles the Beauty That Surrounds You, and Within Oneself to Have High Self-Esteem and Awareness of What is Happening Around You. Overall Meaning: The Combination of All the Integrated Symbols Create the Many Paths of the Heart (Life and Love) With the New Beginnings Koru to Create the Overall Meaning of "Rebirth". Measures: Tahei is Approx. 20.0mm Widest (Just Under 13/16" Widest) X 6.3mm Thickest X Approx. 2 1/8" Long; Size: Approx. 23.0" Long Cord (As is), With Loop and Toggle Closure, and Free Resizing Service to Shorten Length as Desired. Weight: Approx. 7.2 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 Whakahounga o Wheua Kau (Maori Eternal Love or Rebirth 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 Entire Tahei Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Shaped, and Hand-Carved into a Traditional Maori Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Pendant's Facing Right Side's Outline Portion is 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 Twist and Rounded Dome-Shaped Surface Design! The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. The Facing Lower Left Curve Portion is Accented With a Round, Hand-Cut Piece of Inlaid Paua Abalone Shell to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. This Exquisite 3-Dimensional, Cut-Through Carved Twist Design is Further Enhanced With Traditional Hand-Weaved Binding. The Pendant is Securely Lashed and Traditionally Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Maori-Style, Khaki-Tan Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Unadjustable Necklace Cord's Loop and Toggle Closure is Created With a Single, Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. This Design is Dual-Sided Reversible; The Reverse Side Displays a Smooth, Rounded Surface Polished Finish, With a Round, Hand-Cut Piece of Paua Abalone Shell Inlaid On the Facing Lower Right Curve Portion. 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, 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-Whakahounga: A blended design combining the Pikotahi (Single Twist Infinity Loop) Integrated with a Koru (Spiral Scroll) is derived from Whakahounga (Rebirth) to create this Maori "Eternal Soulmates" or “New Beginnings” tahei (necklace adornment). A 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) combine to create this Maori Single Twist "Eternal Soulmates" tahei (necklace adornment). The Maori meaning for the single 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. The single twist is different to the double or triple twist in that it refers to individual people, where the double and triple twists refer more to the joining of peoples, or cultures. "As a couple becomes one while remaining two, so can all cultures on Earth." About Te Koru: The Koru (be folded, spiral, looped, coiled), which is often used in Maori art as a Symbol of Creation, is a scroll Shape linked to New Zealand fern plants. The Koru represents the fern frond, as it opens, bringing new life and purity to the world. Specifically, symbolism is taken from the unfurled New Zealand Silver Fern shoot. The shoot of the fern has a curled-over tip which unfurls to eventually become a fern leaf. As it reaches up towards the light, the new fern shoot strives for perfection encouraging new positive beginnings. The spiral circular shape conveys the "Geometry of Life", being a sacred creation and the idea of perpetual movement. The inward coil suggests a return to the "Point of Origin." The Koru therefore symbolizes the way in which life both changes and stays the same. Our lives are like the koru that slowly unfurls as we grow mentally, physically and spiritually. An integral symbol in Maori culture, carvings and tattoos, the shape is often carved using bone, ivory, shells, or jade. Overall, the Koru depicts the unfolding of new life, new beginnings, growth, and harmony. It also represents peace and movement, tranquility, and spirituality along with a strong sense of regrowth that is shared with another person or persons. The Koru is often associated with nurturing, so when interlocked with others, it is frequently used to represent strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family or close friends depicting endearment as in the form of a parent/child, husband/wife, or best friends (Eternal Friendship). Ferns are an unofficial symbol of <></>New Zealand’s national identity. Their dominance in native bush, and their importance as food and medicine, led to their common use as design elements in traditional Maori carvings while inspiring generations of decorative artwork giving the fern an unassailable place in New Zealand's culture. Everything is reborn and continues, a renewal and hope for the future. 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. 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. 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