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 Hawaiian-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Master Hand-Carved Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant...
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 Hawaiian-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Master Hand-Carved Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Hand-Cut Maori Surface Scrimshawed Accents. NOTE: Please Note the Measurements of This Medium-Sized Design Before Considering Your Purchase.
- Symbolism: Palaoa ~ This ancient replica pendant was once only worn by Hawaiian Ali`i (Royalty, Rulers) and was considered a sign of respect, allowing only the wearer to have the complete authority to speak. Whales, like every other creation of nature, were respected by the Hawaiian people. It was believed that deities would take the form of animals and plants, and, therefore, deserved respect. Commonly known today as kohola, whales were believed to be manifestations of Kanaloa, one of the four major Hawaiian demigods, the god of the sea, who was said to be the god responsible for helping the Polynesians find Hawai`i. The whale was first identified as the "Palaoa" or the Toothed Whale, which developed an important and significant role in Hawaiian Culture. On rare occasions, the carcass of a toothed whale would wash ashore, and immediately became the possession of the ruling chief. The ivory of the palaoa was removed and made into a niho palaoa, a whale-tooth pendant. The ivory was carved into the suggestive shape of a tongue, which may have signified someone who spoke with authority. The niho palaoa was then strung through strands of braided human hair from an ancestor into a lei and the entire piece was known as a whale-tooth necklace, or Lei Niho Palaoa. The lei niho palaoa was the second most treasured artifact in Hawaiian culture, which represented strength and power. The lei provided the wearer with mana (spiritual power), from his or her ancestors. It is said that the mana, or spirit of the gods, would be passed on to the wearer of the lei niho palaoa, as would the mana from the ancestor whose hair was used, mana from the carver who made the piece, and the mana from all those who wore it beforehand. Information about whales in the Hawaiian culture, although limited, indicates that the native Hawaiians neither hunted nor ate whales because the meat lacked taste. In fact, it was considered kapu, or taboo, for a commoner to possess any part of a whale. A final view suggests that the Hawaiian culture may have viewed the whale as a very sacred creature. Knowledge of the whale and its cultural connections may have been reserved for the high-ranking chiefs and their priests, and as these ancestors died, so did their special understandings. 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 Niho Palaoa 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: 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: Hawaiian Niho Palaoa Replica With Maori Tattoo Pattern #2; Cutout, Hand-Carved Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Shape, Traditional Angled Sides, Intricate Carved Detailing, Surface Scrimshaw Pattern, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Traditional Hand-Lashing, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax Twine With Bead Closure.
- Color/s: Natural White to Creamy Off-White Patina.
- Measures: Approx. 1 3/8" Widest X 7/16" Thickest X 2 3/4" Long.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 25.0" Long, Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 23.2 grams Total.
- Features: This Detailed Master Hand-Carved, Hawaiian 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 Niho Palaoa Kuapapa Kope `o Iwi Pipi Wahine (Ancient Hawaiian Whale Tooth Pendant Replica Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Material Used. This Polynesian Creation is Entirely Hand-Shaped, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Carved Into a Traditional Ancient Hawaiian Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Entire Design is Carved to Replicate the Ancient Niho Palaoa Once Worn Only by Royalty and Ruling Chiefs. Overall, the Entire Piece Features a Rounded Surface Shape. Intricate and Detailed Surface Cuts Are Displayed to Create the Overall Palaoa. The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. Additionally, Exquisite Carving Details Are Beautifully Reflected in the Palaoa's One Side Accented With a Scrimshawed Maori Puhoro Ta Moko Tattoo Pattern. The Pendant is Securely Affixed and Traditionally Lashed and Mounted Onto a Hand-plaited Polynesian-Style, Khaki-Tan Colored Kaula (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 Opposite Side and Back Displays a Smooth, Surface Polished Finish. 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 "aloha." 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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