37mm Hawaiian Carved Cow Bone Petroglyph Honu Necklace

Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Replica Beef Cow Bone Pendant with Adjustable Necklace. Design: Petroglyph Honu Adult and Child; Cutout, Openwork, Raised Design, Hand-Carved, Cow Bone, Smooth Surface Polish Finish, Durable Waxed Twine Adjustable Cord; Measures: Pendant is Approx. 37mm Widest (Just Over 1 7/16" Widest) X 1...

Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Replica Beef Cow Bone Pendant with Adjustable Necklace. Design: Petroglyph Honu Adult and Child; Cutout, Openwork, Raised Design, Hand-Carved, Cow Bone, Smooth Surface Polish Finish, Durable Waxed Twine Adjustable Cord; Measures: Pendant is Approx. 37mm Widest (Just Over 1 7/16" Widest) X 1 3/4" Long; Size: Necklace Cord is Approx. 26.0" Maximum Length and Downward Adjustable to Your Length Desired; Weight: 10.2-10.5 grams Total. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Nani makamae" Means "Exquisite" and "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", Both of Which Describe This Pendant and Necklace Combination Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-Made Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant is Crafted with a Smooth, Surface Polish Background. This Labor-Intensive Pendant is Intricately and Professionally Hand-Carved and Hand-Shaped into the Makua a me Keiki Honu Ki`i Pohaku (Hawaiian Adult and Child Petroglyph Green Sea Turtles) Design Using Beef Cow Bone. The One-Piece Design Features a Cutout, Openwork Petroglyph Makua (Adult) Honu that is Adorned on its Side with a Raised, Younger Keiki (Child) Honu (Please See Meaning Below to Explain the Carving). Superb Carving Details are Reflected in the Honu's Head, Arms and Legs Along with the Additional Detailing of the Young Honu, While Integrating the Two Into One Openwork Design. The Pendant is Securely Mounted on a Polynesian Style Hand-plaited Cord. The Durable Khaki-Tan Cordage is made from Many Strands of Nylon/Polyester, Waxed Cord that is Crafted into a Double Spiral. The Adjustable Necklace Closure Is Crafted with Two, Round Carved Beads and a Smooth Barrel Stopper Made of Beef Cow Bone. 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. Carving History: Bone carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more ancient warlike 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. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Beef Cow Bone Pendants are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, Each One is Unique to the Next; There are Subtle Variations in the Carving's Appearances, Which is Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics that is Provided in Each Pendant Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Hawaiian Carved Jewelry. Made with "aloha". 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