Genuine Maori 3D Twist Koru Rebirth Cow Bone Pendant #5

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: Brand New, Never Used, Original Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant Scrimshawed Surface Accents.


Symbolism: Pikotahi (Single Twist Infinity Loop): Eternal Love. The Maori meaning for the single crossover twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori single twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a single twist represents the joining together of two very close friends or two people in love, for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. Koru (Spiraling Scrolls): The Koru, Which is Often Used in Maori Art as a Symbol of Creation, is a Scroll Shape That is Linked to New Zealand Silver Fern Plants. The Koru (or Spiral) Depicts New Beginnings, Growth and Harmony. It Also Represents Peace, Tranquility and Spirituality. Overall, the Koru Represents the Unfolding of New Life, New Beginnings, Growth, Strength, Peace and Movement that is Shared with the Another Person (Eternal Friendship). 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. Overall Meaning: The Combination of All the Integrated Symbols Create the Many Paths of the Heart (Life and Love) With the New Beginnings Koru to Create the Overall Meaning of "Rebirth/Eternal Friendship".
- About the 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 12-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, Fiji 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 Pikotahi (Eternal Soulmates) / Whakahounga (Rebirth) With Single Twist #5; Cutout, Openwork, Unisex, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved 3-D (See-Through) Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Surface Shape, Intricate Cut-Through and Scrimshawed Surface Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax-Twine Adjustable Necklace Cord With Bead Stopper.
- Measures: Tahei is Approx. Just Over 1.0" Widest X Just Over 1/4" Thickest X Just Over 1 13/16" Long.
- Size: Approx. 24.0" Long, Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 7.9 grams Total.
- Features: This Detailed Master Hand-Carved, Maori-Designed Beef Cow Bone Pendant is Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Very Labor-Intensive, Original One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Creation of Art Features the Hei-Mutunga Kore Aroha ke atu Whakahounga o Wheua Kau (Maori Eternal Love or Rebirth Pendant Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Bone Material Used. This Single Twist Creation is Entirely Hand-Shaped, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Carved Into a Traditional Maori Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Front Features a Convex Dome and Rounded Shape; The Reverse Side Features a Subtle Concave Sunken and Rounded Shape. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Tapered Twist Design! The Pendant's Front Facing Portions Are Intricately Surface Scrimshawed With a Traditional Maori Puhoro Ta Moko Tattoo Pattern. The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. This Exquisite 3-Dimensional, Cut-Through Carved Twist Design is Further Enhanced With Traditional Hand-Weaved Binding. The Pendant is Securely Affixed, and Traditionally Lashed and Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Khaki-Tan Colored Taura (rope, cordage, string) Using a Strong, Long-Lasting Waxed Nylon Yarn Cord. The Adjustable Necklace's Closure is Created With a Single, Barrel-Shaped Bead Stopper. The Remaining Sides and Reverse Display a Smooth, Surface Polished Finish. About Hei-Whakahounga: A blended design combining the Pikotahi (Single Twist Infinity Loop) Integrated with a Koru (Spiral Scroll) is derived from Whakahounga (Rebirth) to create this Maori "Eternal Soulmates" or “New Beginnings” tahei (necklace adornment). A joining of two people for all eternity. The Single Twist Infinity Loop is derived from the Maori language piko (to bend, curve) and tahi (be one, single) combine to create this Maori Single Twist "Eternal Soulmates" tahei (necklace adornment). The Maori meaning for the single twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori single twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a single twist represents the joining together of two very close friends or two people in love, for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. Two lives joining and becoming one for all eternity, and as such, they make a wonderful engagement, wedding, or anniversary gift or a “best friends” for life gift. Although friends, from time to time people will separate or move away to pursue their own life journeys, their journey will have their paths cross again, always uniting them for eternity. The single twist is different to the double or triple twist in that it refers to individual people, where the double and triple twists refer more to the joining of peoples, or cultures. "As a couple becomes one while remaining two, so can all cultures on Earth." About Te Koru: The Koru (be folded, spiral, looped, coiled), which is often used in Maori art as a Symbol of Creation, is a scroll Shape linked to New Zealand fern plants. The Koru represents the fern frond, as it opens, bringing new life and purity to the world. Specifically, symbolism is taken from the unfurled New Zealand Silver Fern shoot. The shoot of the fern has a curled-over tip which unfurls to eventually become a fern leaf. As it reaches up towards the light, the new fern shoot strives for perfection encouraging new positive beginnings. The spiral circular shape conveys the "Geometry of Life", being a sacred creation and the idea of perpetual movement. The inward coil suggests a return to the "Point of Origin." The Koru therefore symbolizes the way in which life both changes and stays the same. Our lives are like the koru that slowly unfurls as we grow mentally, physically and spiritually. An integral symbol in Maori culture, carvings and tattoos, the shape is often carved using bone, ivory, shells, or jade. Overall, the Koru depicts the unfolding of new life, new beginnings, growth, and harmony. It also represents peace and movement, tranquility, and spirituality along with a strong sense of regrowth that is shared with another person or persons. The Koru is often associated with nurturing, so when interlocked with others, it is frequently used to represent strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family or close friends depicting endearment as in the form of a parent/child, husband/wife, or best friends (Eternal Friendship). Ferns are an unofficial symbol of New Zealand’s national identity. Their dominance in native bush, and their importance as food and medicine, led to their common use as design elements in traditional Maori carvings while inspiring generations of decorative artwork giving the fern an unassailable place in New Zealand's culture. Everything is reborn and continues, a renewal and hope for the future. 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 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." 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