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Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art
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Carved Wooden Wakahuia, Weapons, Sculptures
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Waka Box (shown with Nikau Inlay/Cutout) Waka boxes are available in three insert patterns |
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190mm x 45mm (7.5 x 1.75 inches) |
155mm x 35mm (6.1 x 1.4 inches) |
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7.10al  US$39 |
7.10as US$28 |
Nikau Palm Leaf Inlay |
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7.10bl US$39 |
7.10bs Out Of Stock US$28 |
Koru Inlay |
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7.10cl US$39 |
7.10cs US$28 |
Frangipani Flower Inlay |
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Constructed from rings of native Rimu veneer (bone carving not included) |
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Hinged Lid Box with Kauri & Paua Shell Inlay/Cutout Available in three insert patterns |
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140mm x 50mm (5.5 x 2 inches) |
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7.11al US$25 |
Frangipani Flower Inlay |
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7.11bl US$25 |
Pohutukawa Flower Inlay |
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7.11cl US$25 |
Silver Fern Leaf Inlay |
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Large Tiki With Paua Shell Inlay Box 7.11F |
145mm long x 80mm wide (5.7 x 3.2 inches) |
US$55 |
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Kowhaiwhai Inlay 7.12a |
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Koru Heart Inlay 7.12b |
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Fern Leaf & Paua Shell Inlay 7.12a |
82mm wide x 43mm high (3.2 x 1.7 inches) |
82mm wide x 43mm high (3.2 x 1.7 inches) |
82mm wide x 43mm high (3.2 x 1.7 inches) |
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US$36 |
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US$40 |
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These small slider boxes with magnetic catches are not only ideal for carvings but are also the perfect size for business cards etc.
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Wheku 7.14d |
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Manaia Cutout 7.14b |
101mm long x 77mm wide (4 x 3 inches) |
101mm long x 77mm wide (4 x 3 inches) |
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US$36 |
US$34 |
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Koru Paua Shell Inlay 7.14c |
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Weave Cutout 7.14a |
101mm long x 77mm wide (4 x 3 inches) |
101mm long x 77mm wide (4 x 3 inches) |
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US$40 |
US$34 |
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A larger Remu veneer box with carved Kauri lid is ideal for big carvings or even whole collections. |
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7.15 195mm long x 125mm wide (7.5 x 5 inches) US$85 |
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Large Tiki W014L |
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Medium Tiki W014M |
Large Tiki W016L |
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Medium Tiki W016M |
Large Tiki W015L |
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Medium Tiki W015M |
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100mm Long (4 inches) |
80mm Long (3.1 inches) |
100mm Long (4 inches) |
80mm Long (3.1 inches) |
100mm Long (4 inches) |
80mm Long (3.1 inches) |
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| Large Manaia W018 |
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Large Manaia W017 |
95mm Long (3.7 inches) |
95mm Long (3.7 inches) |
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US$85 |
US$85 |
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Koru W019 |
40mm Long (1.6 inches) |
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US$55 |
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| Shark Tooth Knife W029 |
| 125mm Long (5 inches) |
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US$115 |
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With real shark teeth set into the edges. |
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The Waka is commonly known as a war canoe but in reality Waka means "Sacred Vessel"
The Maori long canoes were very sacred and carried the spirits of the warriors and chiefs who carved and used them.
Waka is just the first part of the descriptive name so the great war canoes are actually WakaTaua,
Outrigger canoes are WakaAma, Ocean going canoes are WakaTete and your true home or place of origin is WakaIanga.
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Waka
7.16A |
410mm Long (16.4 inches) |
US$115 |
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Framed artworks with contemporary Maori designs each crafted and laser cut from many layers of plantation grown gaboon to give an amazing full 3D form. These pieces boast super fine detail with pearl and paua shell inlays.
Mounted on a lightly toned backgrounds in custom glass covered deep shadow box frames and with the related stories and artisans profiles on the back.
NOTE: The photos simply don't do these stunning pieces justice, they truly have to be seen to be believed.
The photos make them look flat when in fact they are full 3D forms, some can be over .75 inch thick
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Framed Wheku 7.19B |
Framed Manaia 7.19A |
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222mm Long (8.75 inches) |
222mm Long (8.75 inches) |
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US$135 |
US$135 |
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Framed Tiki 7.19C |
Framed Matau 7.19D |
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222mm Long (8.75 inches) |
222mm Long (8.75 inches) |
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US$135 |
US$135 |
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Small Framed Matau/Manaia 7.17A |
Small Framed Manaia 7.17B |
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160mm Long (6.3 inches) |
222mm Long (8.75 inches) |
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US$78 |
US$78 |
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Tiki, Wheku & Manaia Set 7.18A |
280mm Long (11 inches) |
US$155 |
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Large Tiki, Wheku & Manaia Set 7.18B |
560mm Long (22 inches) |
US$335 |
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This is a large item and must be shipped by courier. Economy Courier cost for this size is US$45 Worldwide |
4GB flash drives with maple covers featuring traditional patterns and complete with detachable lanyards.
The cap includes a small magnet inside making it very easy to remove and replace the cap quickly.
The perfect mix of traditional and high tech.
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4GB Flash Drive - Rua 7.31A |
4GB Flash Drive - Toru 7.31B |
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58mm Long (2.25 inches) |
58mm Long (2.25 inches) |
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US$30 |
US$30 |
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Wakahuia 7.01 |
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- Outside Dimensions - 210mm Long (8.25 inches) 95mm Wide (3.75 inches) 85mm Tall (3.3 inches) |
- Inside Compartment Dimensions - 165mm Long (6.5 inches) 70mm Wide (2.75 inches) 60mm Deep (2.3 inches) |
US$135 |
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Large Wakahuia (Pakati) 7.08 |
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- Outside Dimensions - 380mm Long (15.2 inches) 140mm Wide (5.5 inches) 85mm Tall (3.3 inches) |
- Inside Compartment Dimensions - 270mm Long (10.6 inches) 125mm Wide (4.8 inches) 50mm Deep (2 inches) |
US$430 |
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The Taiaha was one of the most formidable weapons of the tribal maori and was used in close hand to hand combat. The British colonial troops found out just how effective it was when facing the Maori warriors who were expert guerilla fighters.
The Taiaha is not a spear, it is in fact used more like a medieval fighting staff with a technique very similar to that used in martial arts. It has a pointed blade at one end a flattened edge at the other, the full sized Taiaha is around 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length.
This is a small display piece modeled on a full size Taiaha and is complete with traditional binding and feather collar.
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Small Taiaha 7.02 |
650mm Long (26 1/2 inches) |
US$85 |
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The Wahaika is one of the three main forms of fighting club used by Maori warriors and was reserved for only the highest ranking and most respected fighters. It is often given as a ceremonial piece on special occasions.
The carved figure on the edge represents either a sacred ancestor or the god of war. The Wahaika was held so that the figure faced the warrior so it could see over his shoulder to protect his back. The notch in the front edge of the blade was used to trap an enemy fighters weapon so that it could be twisted away from the body leaving the opponent open to a fatal blow.
These are full sized Wahaika
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Wahaika 7.03 |
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Wahaika 7.03b |
340mm Long (13.5 inches) |
390mm Long (15.6 inches) |
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US$105 |
US$110 |
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The Patu or Mere is one of the first fighting clubs used by Maori warriors and was often also carved in stone or jade.
In a fight it is used a little like a knife in with a stabbing or thrusting action so only the final blow was club like.
This stabbing motion meant that the strong bound wrist tether was extremely important to stop the fighters hand from sliding up the Patu with each thrust.
This is a full sized Patu
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Patu 7.04 |
310mm Long (12 inches) |
US$82 |
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The violin shaped Kotiate is another of the fighting clubs used by Maori warriors and was sometimes also carved in stone or jade.
Like all of the clubs it is used a little like a knife in with a stabbing or thrusting action so only the final blow was club like.
The notches in the edges of the blade was used to trap an enemy fighters weapon so that it could be twisted away from the body leaving the opponent open to a fatal blow.
This is a full sized Kotiate
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Kotiate 7.09 |
320mm Long (12.8 inches) |
US$87 |
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Traditional wall hanging carved masks or faces showing the Moko or facial tattoos worn by Maori Warriors.
These are often seen carved into the poles and panels around the great meeting houses
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Wheku 7.20 |
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Tiki 7.23 |
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Parata or Upoko 7.22 |
260mm Long (10.25 inches) |
270mm Long (10.6 inches) |
170mm Long (6.75 inches) |
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US$105 |
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Wooden figurines often seen on the columns and on top of the great meeting houses
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Large TekoTeko 7.07b |
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Large TekoTeko 7.24 |
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Large TekoTeko 7.26 |
260mm Long (10.25 inches) |
255mm Long (10 inches) |
275mm Long (10.8 inches) |
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TekoTeko 7.27 |
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TekoTeko 7.25 |
170mm Long (6.7 inches) |
200xmm Long (8 inches) |
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US$45 |
US$50 |
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Representing the opening of the new fern frond and meaning new life, new begging's and family bonds.
They make ideal gifts for someone starting a new life journey.
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Large Koru Sculpture 7.28 |
240mm Tall (9.4 inches) |
US$155 |
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Featured Artists & Unique or Limited Edition Custom Carvings:These are very special carvings are often spectacular unique or limited edition pieces in bone, pearl, wood or jade from guest artists and are not part of our normal range. As soon as each carving is sold it will be removed from our site permanently so check for updates often and be quick when you find one that you like, it may be your only chance!! |
Each piece is crafted by hand so even if following the same design, no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Unique pieces in bone and pearl can also be designed especially for you, telling your story through traditional styling and some may also include exotic inlays of shell or precious stones.
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