NOTES: The Pendant in the Item's Picture's is the One You Will Receive. Please Note the Measurements of This Medium-Sized Pendant to Make a Better Informed Purchase Decision. Brand New, Never Used Genuine New Zealand Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Plate Pendant With Braided Necklace. 100% Hand-Carved Maori...
NOTES: The Pendant in the Item's Picture's is the One You Will Receive. Please Note the Measurements of This Medium-Sized Pendant to Make a Better Informed Purchase Decision. Brand New, Never Used Genuine New Zealand Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Plate Pendant With Braided Necklace. 100% Hand-Carved Maori Beef Cow Bone Tahei (Necklace Adornment) With Hand-Braided Necklace Cord and Beef Cow Bone Toggle Closure.
- Symbolism:Monstera Plant: It is a veritable symbol of the tropics and its giant, dark green foliage will always create the most unusual effect. Monstera (Araceae) is commonly known as the Swiss-cheese Plant or Fruit Salad Plant. Throughout the Hawaiian islands, the Monstera deliciosa thrives in tropical and moist climates. It needs a constant supply of moisture, and needs irrigation when grown in a dry climate. It tolerates low light and low humidity. Native to southern Mexico, South America, Costa Rica and Panama. It is an introduced species (post-Cook era) to Hawaii. Monstera deliciosa usually grows in the shade. From one common name "fruit salad plant", it actually has a fruiting body (looks like a green, shucked ear of corn). The 9", dull, deep green, cone-like fruit is actually an unripened flower spike, covered with hexagonal scales that dry out and separate as the fruit ripens from the base upwards, revealing the white pulp. It takes a little longer than a year to mature to an edible stage. Unripe fruit, if eaten causes irritation to the mouth and throat because of the oxalic acid. It can be induced to ripen by picking when the base has started to wrinkle and wrapping in a bag for a few days. When unwrapped, the scales should have separated. When rippened, it has multiple array of flavors that are difficult to discern whether you are tasting a strawberry, pineapple, orange (or any citrus), bananas, or melon...hence the name "fruit salad plant." The fruit takes about one year to ripen on the vine. The plant is usually free of pests, thrives as house plants, and one of the largest taro vines known, which can grow up to 984 feet in its native habitat. It is a jungle climbing relative of the philodendron. It is seen in gardens in tropical and subtropical areas, growing well in partial sun or shade. The plant begins bearing after three years. Popular as a houseplant, it seldom fruits in the home. The large pinnate leaves are perforated with oblong or oval holes, hence the other common name "Swiss-cheese plant." Another interesting characteristic of this plant is that the seedlings, upon germination, will grow in the direction of the darkest area (not just merely away from light) until they encounter the base of a tree to grow on. They will then begin to climb toward the light which is generally up into the canopy of the tree upon which it is growing. 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.
- Carver: Makai is a gifted Master Hawaiian Wood, Shell and Bone Carver. Makai was born in Hawai`i and is currently residing on the Mainland. In Hawaiian, “Makai” means “Ocean”. His skills extend to all sorts of Polynesian-Designed Craft Influences From the Various Islands of Oceania and the South Indo-Pacific regions. Makai was trained in the fine art of carving materials by his grandfather. His skills are generational and inherent. With each hand-carved shell, wooden, or composite Makau Fish Hook piece, he creates amazing works-of-art. Each and every piece is 100% unique in its own right; it is not mass-produced. I hope you will enjoy one or more of his mini-masterpieces created with mana (spiritual power).
- Design: Maori Monstera With Puhoro #2; Cutout, Openwork, Raised, Unisex, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone, Hand-Engraved Surface Patterns, Rounded Dome-Shaped Front Surface, Smooth Flat-Rounded Reverse, Hand-Braided Woven Necklace, Smooth Polished Surface Finish, Durable Black Nylon Non-Adjustable Cord, Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone Sprial Column Necklace Accents and Toggle Closure.
- Color/s: White to Creamy Off-White Glossy Patina.
- Measures: Approx. 2 7/8" Widest X 1 1/8" High X Just Under 3/16" Thickest.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 18.0" Long, Overall 20.0" Circumference Around the Inside Including Top of Plate.
- Weight: Approx. 20.1 grams Total.
- Features: This Beautiful Hand-Carved Maori Tahei Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polish Background. This Labor-Intensive Pendant is Intricately Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved, and Hand-Shaped Into a Unity Symbol For One Having Strong Linked Ties With Hawai`i, Polynesia, or Oceanic Regions Pattern Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Plate Design Features an Openwork Curved Bowed (Crescent) Shape Blended With Once Large Centered Monstera Plant Adorned on Each Side With Two Puhoro Curls. Pendant is Securely Mounted Onto a Hand-Braided Black Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Accented With Hand-Carved Spiraling Vertical Column Accents. Incorporated With a Hand-Carved Beef Cow Bone Loop and Toggle Closure. Purchase Assurance of Quality: The Pendant in the Item's Picture's is the One You Will Receive. As Each of These Pendants Are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Using Beef Cow Bone, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Slight Variations in the Carving's Appearances and Slight Differences in the Surface Engraved Patterns, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Pictures Provide All the Main Appearance Characteristics Provided With Each Pendant Necklace Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Traditional Replicated Maori Jewelry. 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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