Brand New, Never Used, New <>Zealand Maori-Designed MoP and Abalone Shells Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% Natural Australian White-Lip Oyster's Mother of Pearl Shell With New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell Accent (Not Enhanced) and Carved Beef Cow Bone Necklace Closures... - Symbolism #1 (Double Twist Infinity Loop): Eternal Bond...
Brand New, Never Used, New <></>Zealand Maori-Designed MoP and Abalone Shells Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% Natural Australian White-Lip Oyster's Mother of Pearl Shell With New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell Accent (Not Enhanced) and Carved Beef Cow Bone Necklace Closures.
- Symbolism #1 (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. 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. Symbolism #2 (Paua Abalone Shell): 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.
- Design: Maori Hei Pikorua (Eternal Friendship) Double Twist; Cutout, Openwork, Unisex, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Shell, Inlaid Abalone Shell, Dual-Sided Reversible Design, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Front, Angled Sides, Flat-Concave Reverse Side, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax-Twine Adjustable Necklace Cord With Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone Beads and Barrel Closure.<></>
- Color/s: Natural Shells; MoP is White to Creamy Off-White High Glossy Patina With Subtle Iridescent Flashes of Green, Teal, Lime, Royal Blue, Pink and Violet Overtones. Abalone is Multi-Colored With Additional Iridescent Flashes.
- Measures: Pikorua Tahei is Approx. 1.0" Widest X 3/16" Thickest X 2 1/4" Long.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. Approx. 27.0" Long, and Downsize Adjustable to Shorter Lengths, as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 8.8 grams Total.
- Features: This Gorgeous Hand-Carved, Maori Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Labor-Intensive Design Features the Hei-Pikorua o Tio ano Paua (Maori Double Twist "Eternal Friendship" Pendant Made From Mother of Pearl and Abalone Shells) Pattern. This Entire Tahei Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved, and Hand-Shaped Into a Traditional Maori Pikorua Tahei Using a Single Piece of Australian White-Lip Oyster's Mother of Pearl. The Shape Features an Openwork, Double Twist. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Openwork, Tapered-Twists and Rounded Dome-Shaped Surface Design! The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish, Which Provides Nice Glossy and Iridescent Reflections. Additionally, the Bottom Curve Portion is Accented With a Hand-Cut Piece of Inlaid New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell. This Beautiful Design is Further Enhanced With Traditional Hand-Weaved Binding. The Pendant is Securely Whipped and Traditionally Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Maori-Style, Khaki-Tan Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Nylon Yarn Cord. The Adjustable Necklace's Closure is Created With a Two, Hand-Carved Round-Shaped Beads and a Single, Smooth Rounded-Barrel Bead Stopper, Each Created From Beef Cow Bone. This Design is Dual-Sided Reversible to Wear the Tahei Facing to the Right or to the Left, as Desired. Reverse Side Displays a Plain, High Glossy and Iridescent Shell Surface. 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. 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:As Each of These Hei-Pikorua Tahei Are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Using Mother of Pearl and Abalone Shells, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Variations in the Carving's Surface Appearances and Distinct Differences in the Color, Patterns and Iridescent Reflections of the Shells, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics That is Provided in Each Pendant-Necklace Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection. 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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