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 FOR YOUR VERY OWN! EMAIL US TO INQUIRE. Brand New, Never Used, Original New Zealand Designed Beef Cow Bone Tahei (Necklace Adornment). 100% One-Off (Unique) Hand-Carved Maori Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Scrimshawed Surface Accents. Design: Maori Hei-Hiku Paikea (Humpback Whale Tail Flukes) With Circular Element #2; Cutout, Openwork, Unisex, Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Surface Shape, Intricate Cut-Through and Scrimshawed Surface Detailing, Dual-Sided Reversible Design, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax-Twine Adjustable Necklace Cord With Bead Stopper; Symbolism #1 (Hiku Paikea - Whale Tail Flukes): The ocean has always been the dominant force for the Maori and people of Oceania who traveled huge distances in their long canoes and lived on the bounty of the tropical waters. They had a great respect for the ocean and the creatures in the sea and in particular, dolphins and whales. Surrounded with a wealth of tribal knowledge, the whale, with its great size and obvious intelligence, have an important place in Maori traditions and culture. The Maori meanings for whale flukes are Good Luck, Speed, Strength, Success, and Confidence. Symbolism #2 (Porowhita - Enclosed Circular Form): The Maori word porowhita translates to (circle, circular, oval, wheel, ring). The closed circle form is said to represent the circle of life, which includes the path of life ever ongoing, with no beginnings or end. It is seamless and of which we are all a part. It also tells of the stars and planets which are part of the circle of life and contain the knowledge of our origins. It is often used to enclose or include other elements or creatures to link with the circle of life. The disc or circular form also represents the relationship or oneness of bringing together the head, hand, and heart. Symbolism #3 (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. Measures: Tahei is Approx. 1 7/8" Widest X 1/4" Thickest X Approx. 1 3/16" Long; Size: Approx. 24.0" Long, and Downsize Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired; Weight: Approx. 8.6 grams Total. Features: This Gorgeous Hand-Carved, Maori 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-Hiku Paikea roto Porowhita o Wheua Kau (Maori Humpback Whale Tail Flukes Within a Circular Form Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Bone Material Used. This Entire Tahei Creation is Hand-Cut, Hand-Shaped, and Hand-Carved into a Traditional Maori Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Shape Features an Openwork Circular-Oval Form Ending With a Hand-Carved Cutout of a Humpback's Whale Tail Flukes. The Pendant's Curved Portions Are Intricately Surface Scrimshawed With a Traditional Maori Puhoro Ta Moko Tattoo Pattern to Enhance the Detailing. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed Throughout the Entire Tapered Openwork and Rounded Dome-Shape Surface Design! The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. The Pendant is Securely Lashed and Traditionally Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Maori-Style, Khaki-Tan 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. The Reverse Side Displays a Smooth, Plain Rounded Surface Polished Finish. This Design is Reversible to Display the Scrimshawed Side or Reversed to Show the Smooth Side as Desired. About the 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 13-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). I personally love all the special symbolism behind each bone piece she designs and creates. This Bone Carving was beautifully hand-carved by Liliani on O`ahu; I am proud to offer and bring her pieces to your home. Hei-Hiku Paikea: In the Maori language, the words hei (something worn around the neck) and hiku (tail of a mammal, animal) with paikea (humpback whale) combine to create this Maori Whale Tail "Good Luck, Speed, Strength, Confidence" tahei (necklace adornment). The ocean has always been the dominant force for the Maori and people of Oceania who traveled huge distances in their long canoes and lived on the bounty of the tropical waters. They had a great respect for the ocean and the creatures in the sea and in particular, dolphins and whales. Surrounded with a wealth of tribal knowledge, the whale, with its great size and obvious intelligence, have an important place in Maori traditions and culture. The whale tail is a powerful Maori symbol which represents strength, speed, success and confidence. It is revered as a good luck symbol. In Maori bone carvings, the tail is depicted as a stand alone, or blended with other symbols including the koru, or makau. Traditional pieces are carved in such a way that the tails overlap into another symbol. Most Hiku are plain, and some are scrimshawed with additional Maori patterns. Names for the different species of whales vary from tribe to tribe. One of the old terms for whales was ika moana (fish of the sea). They were part of the family known as te whanau puha (the family of animals that expel air). While tohora (or tohoraha) is considered an all-embracing term for whales, it also refers to the southern right whale. Also commonly used is paikea (humpback whale). There are many tribal versions of the origin of whales. Some say Tangaroa (god of the sea) is the ancestor of sea creatures, while others name Te Puwhakahara, Takaaho and Tinirau as progenitors of whales. Another tradition cites Te Hapuku as the main ancestor of whales, dolphins and seals as well as tree ferns, which are often known as nga ika o te ngahere (the fish of the forest). Beached whales, unable to be refloated, were treasured as gifts from the gods. They were particularly prized for the bone which after several years of curing was used to carve ornate jewelry and art works, often passed down for many generations. 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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