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. Aloha Meets Hafa Adai From Our Paradise to Yours, Mahalo and Si Yu'us Ma'ase. Brand New, Never Used Original Chamorro-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow...
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. Aloha Meets Hafa Adai From Our Paradise to Yours, Mahalo and Si Yu'us Ma'ase. Brand New, Never Used Original Chamorro-Designed Master Carved Beef Cow Bone Pendant. 100% One-Off (Unique) Master Hand-Carved Hawaiian Beef Cow Bone Pendant With Hand-Cut Surface Accents and Adjustable Necklace.
- Symbolism: The Seal of the Territory of Guam appears in the middle of the Flag of Guam. It depicts Agana Bay near Hagåtña, a local proa and a palm tree. The coconut tree, also known as the "Tree of Life" holds a dominant position on Guam's symbol. The shape of the seal is that of a Chamorro sling stone used as a weapon for warfare and hunting. The sling stone was quarried from basalt and coral. The Coconut Tree, growing in infertile sand, symbolizes self-sustenance and determination to grow and survive under any circumstance, with its fronds open to the sky -- defies the elements to bend its will. Its bent trunk attests to a people which have been tested by famine, natural calamities, genocide and foreign wars but have continued to endure as a race. The Flying Proa, a seagoing craft built by the Chamorro people, which was fast and agile in the water required great skill to build and sail. The River channel, where fresh water rush out to interact with the ocean, symbolizes a willingness to share the resources of the land with others. The permanence of the land mass of Hila'an in the background demonstrates the Chamorro's commitment to their homeland and environment, be it sea or land. Also in the background, "Two Lovers' Point" juts majestically into the endless waters of the sea, portraying the people's faithful commitment to passing their proud heritage, culture, and language to the endless sea of future generations, and the name Guam, the home of the Chamorro people.
- 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: Guam Seal #2; Cutout, Openwork, Hand-Carved Design, Unique One-Off Original Carved Beef Cow Bone, Tapered and Rounded Curved-Dome Shape, Rippled (Bamboo) Cutout Border Edges, Intricate Carved Detailing, Hand-Woven Adjustable Necklace Cord, Traditional Hand-Lashing, Smooth Surface Polished Finish, Durable Wax Twine With Bead Closure.
- Color/s: Natural Beef Cow Bone, White to Creamy Off-White Patina.
- Measures: Approx. Just Over 1 3/8" Widest X 3/16" Thickest X 2 3/16" Long.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 25.0" Long, Downsize Adjustable to Shorter Lengths as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 13.0 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 Kalai Guam Kila `o Iwi Pipi Wahine (Hawaiian Carved Seal of Guam Made From Beef Cow Bone) Pattern. The Carving is Unique to Each Piece of Hand-Selected (Unshaped) Material Used. This Pendant Creation is Entirely Hand-Shaped, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Carved Into a Chamorro Design Using a Single Piece of Beef Cow Bone. The Entire Openwork Design is Carved to Depict the Seal of the Territory of Guam. 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 to Create the Overall Seal. The Carving is Then Hand-Polished to a Smooth Surface Finish Which Provides Nice Glossy Reflections. Exquisite Carving Details Are Beautifully Reflected in the Seal With Inclusions of a Coconut Tree, Proa Sailing Seacraft, River Channel, Beach, Two Lover's Point, Bamboo Outline Border, and the Word "Guam". 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 Remaining Sides and Back Display a Smooth, Concave Surface Polished Finish. 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 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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