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Featured Artist:

Stanley Nathan

Stanley is a true traditional style carver working in both bone and jade.
His designs are deceptively simple in form but embody the power and grace of his Maori heritage.  He is a master of the traditional methods and has a great love for the old ways when it comes to both the styling and the complex bindings which are a feature of his work.

Stanley has also been a teacher of his craft and spent much of his time mentoring underprivileged youth, giving them not only the gift of a craft passed down for centuries by his ancestors, but teaching them about their own heritage and the pride they should have in their culture.

All carvings are supplied complete with a traditional style cord & bag.
Most cords are hand made from black waxed braid with a loop and bone or jade toggle fitted. A woven flax presentation case and information on the meaning of the design is also included.
Cords & Packing Detail

Fast airmail shipping worldwide is now just US$6.95 for up to 5 pendants.


Bone Hei-Matau Featuring Complex Traditional Bindings

These are the large and intricately bound traditional Hei-Matau often worn by Maori warriors when performing ceremonial dances or greetings and are usually not offered to the public.  They are simple in form but carry with them an irresistible aura of strength and power.
These carvings feature exquisite heavy traditional binding and platted hand woven cords with bound loops and carved bone toggles. They are true examples of the ancient craft.
They are made to be worn but
are equally stunning when framed as art pieces.

 
Traditional Binding Detail
Cords are approx 50cm Long (20 inches)

 

 
 
 
Hei Matau
NB115i
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Hei Matau
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Hei Matau
NB115m
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Hei Matau
NB115u
85mm Long
(3 1/2 inches)
 
85mm Long
(3.25 inches)
 
95mm Long
(3.75 inches)
 
80mm Long
(3.2 inches)
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
 
 


 
 
Hei Matau
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Hei Matau
NB115w
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Hei Matau
NB115y
80mm Long
(3.2 inches)
 
100mm Long
(4 inches)
 
100mm Long
(4 inches)
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
 

 


 
 
 
Hei Matau
NB116h
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Hei Matau
NB116k
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Hei Matau
NB116c
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Hei Matau
NB116d
100mm Long
(4 inches)
 
100mm Long
(4 inches)
 
90mm Long
(3 1/2 inches)
 
90mm Long
(3 1/2 inches)
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock



 
 
 
Hei Matau
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Hei Matau
NB116j
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Hei Matau
NB117a
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Hei Matau
NB117b
75mm Long
(3 inches)
 
75mm Long
(3 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2 3/4 inches)
 
70mm Long
(2 3/4 inches)
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
US$75
 
 
 

Special Note:
We can now also custom carve any of these bound bone hooks for you in other sizes or designs.
Contact       don@boneart.co.nz     for more info.

Jade Drop Touch Stone & Toki (adz) Pendants Featuring Complex Traditional Bindings

These beautiful examples are thick, heavy pieces, finished and bound to perfection.  They really do have to be seen and be touched to appreciate their special aura.


 
Toki
NJ010
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Toki
NJ011
85mm Long
(3.25 inches)
 
85mm Long
(3.25 inches)
US$235
 
US$235
 


 
 
 
Drop
NJ001
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Drop
NJ002
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Drop
NJ001a
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Drop
NJ001b
80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
80mm Long
(3.1 inches)
 
100mm Long
(4 inches)
 
100mm Long
(4 inches)
US$165
 
US$165
 
US$185
 
US$185
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock
 
Out Of Stock




Presentation Boxes (Wakahuia)
Available in several styles and sizes are the perfect finishing touch for these carvings

These can be found in our Wood & Wood Carvings section HERE




2009 Taonga Wall Calendar featuring some of Stanley's work is now available HERE





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