Genuine Maori Marakihau Puhoro Paua Cow Bone Pendant 1

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. Please Note the Measurements of This Large-Sized Pendant Before Considering Your Purchase. 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 and New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells With Scrimshawed Accents and Adjustable Necklace.

- Symbolism: (Marakihau ~ Sea Monster): A development of the Manaia design, it has a bird-like head and was made predominately by Maori of the Northland and Auckland districts. The Marakihau is the name of one kind of Taniwha, whose origins are as old as the earth. The myths and legends surrounding the Taniwha are wide and varied throughout New Zealand. Some say the Taniwha ruled the world long before humanity existed. They also have a spiritual representation often associated to power and ferocity. Taniwha (Water Spirit, Monster, Chief, Something or Someone Awesome) take many forms from logs to reptiles and whales and often live in lakes, rivers or the sea. They are often regarded as guardians by the people who live in their territory. Marakihau typically display a long fish-like tail, human upper limbs and head, and long hollow forked tongue called ngongo. Marakihau were believed to harass and prey on shore-living people or sea-travelers. Some were said to be the spirits of departed men, an example being the famed chief Te Tahi, ancestor of the Awa people of Whakatane, where a Marakihau carving decorates a meeting house. 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. 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.
- Carver: Liliani is a gifted Master Shell and Beef Cow Bone Carver. Her husband is also a skilled Master artisan with Bone and Wood Carvings. Her skills also extend to Blister and Mabe pearls crafts. In fact, their entire family encompassing three generations are all involved in <></>Oceania craftmaking as her eldest 12-yr old son is beginning to learn the trade. Liliani, her husband and five children currently reside on O`ahu, Hawai`i. She has honed her skills in the art of bone carving for over 15-years. Her 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. She requires no layout, blueprints or manuals to carve a piece; She simply creates what her mind envisions from past cultural teachings of her heritage and from her inherent traits as a skilled carver. With each hand-carved piece, she 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. Her works reflect the passion and love she has as a Master Carver. I hope you will enjoy one or more of her mini-masterpieces created with mana (divine power) and the inherent traits of her generation teachings). This Bone Carving was beautifully hand-carved by Liliani on O`ahu; I am proud to offer and bring her pieces to your home.
- Design: Maori Mythological Marakihau With Puhoro Moko Tattoo Pattern #1; Cutout, Openwork, Cut-Through Hand-Carved Design, Unisex, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Shape, Intricate Carved Detailing, Scrimshawed Pattern, Inlaide Paua Abalone Shells. 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 5/8" Widest X 4 1/8" Long X 1/4" Thickest.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 22.0" Long Cord, Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 35.8 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-Marakihau ke atu Pohoru o Wheua Kau ano Paua (Maori Sea Monster/Guardian With Moko Tattoo Made From Beef Cow Bone and Paua Abalone Shells) Pattern. This Entire Tahei Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Shaped, and Hand-Carved into a Traditional Maori Hei-Ngaru Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Rounded Convex (Domed) Surface Shape Features an Openwork, Cut-Through Mythological Sea Monster/Guardian. The Design is Further Enhanced With Surface Engraved Puhoro Ta Moko Patterns. The Marakihau's Tonge is Surface Scrimshawed With a Puhoro Ta Moko Pattern. Additionally, its Eyes Are Inlaid With Hand-Shaped Abalone Shell Pieces. 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. 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". 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. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!<></>


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