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: The Carving in the Item's Pictures is the One You Will Receive. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Bone Material Used. As the Styles of The Carver 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. Brand New, Never Used, Original Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% Genuine One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Maori Beef Cow Bone 3-D (Cut-Through) Pendant With Adjustable Necklace.
- 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. (Hei-Matau ~ Fish Hook): The Represents Strength, Prosperity, Abundance, Fertility, a Great Respect for the Sea, Provides Good Luck, Safety When Traveling Over Water. A Symbol of Power and Authority. For the Maori, the Hei Matau is Taonga (a Cultural Treasure).
- 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 13-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.
- Design: Maori Blended Double Twist With Double Hei-Matau #1; Cutout, Openwork, 3-Dimensional Cut-Through Hand-Carved Design, Unisex, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Shape, Intricate Carved Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Traditional Whip and Hand-Lashed, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax Twine With Single Bead Closure.
- Color/s: Creamy White to Off-White Glossy Patina.
- Measures: Pendant is Approx. 1 1/16" Widest X 2 1/4" Long X 1/4" Thickest.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 19.0" Long Cord, Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 8.9 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 Pendant With Necklace Design Exactly! This 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-Matau ke atu Pikorua o Wheua Kau (Maori Fish Hook With Double-Twist Element Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. This Entire Tahei Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Shaped, and Hand-Carved into a Traditional Maori Hei-Matau Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Shape Features a Complex Openwork, 3-Dimensional Cut-Through Double Twist Blended Into a Double Fish Hook. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Design! The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish, Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. This Exquisite Openwork Carved Design is Further Enhanced With Traditional Hand-Weaved Binding. The Pendant is Securely Lashed and Traditionally Whip Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Maori-Style, Khaki-Tan Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Adjustable Necklace Cord's Closure is Created With a Single, Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. This Design is Dual-Sided Reversible to Wear the Hooks Facing to the Left or to the Right as Desired. Bone Carving Care: To bring back the shine on your carving simply buff it with a soft cloth. Bone carvings do require much care, but to ensure a longer life of your bone jewelry or bone sculpture designs, rub in a a small amount of tea tree or jojoba oil. Never use household cleaning or jewelry polishing compounds on bone carvings. 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 Kahuna Kalai (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". Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details.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. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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