Travelling

The ocean has always been a dominant force in the lives of the Pacific people. The islands and lands of the region were populated by people making long and risky voyages across dangerous waters.  

Travellers were revered as discoverers and providers and it was believed that successful voyages were protected by various gods of the oceans and heavens.

It is not unusual for travellers to wear amulets that offer protection against the risks encountered when travelling.

This is a collection of carvings that have traditionally been worn to protect the traveller.

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  • Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone four whale pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALE QUARTET
    WHALE QUARTET A beautifully carved WHALE QUARTET pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
  • Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.Hand carved natural bone whale trilogy pendant. Art to wear. Ocean themed pendants.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALE TRILOGY
    A beautifully carved whale trilogy pendant, hand-crafted by us from natural bone. We have designed these gorgeous pendants to pay homage to the whale - gentle giants of the deep. Here in the South Pacific whales are treasured as bearers of good luck and joy,   they are...
    $130.00 NZD
    $130.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved Jade Hook with whale pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    WHALES EDGE
    WHALES EDGE A fanciful and very cool matau pendant with lots of wonderful detail! Resting on the tip of the hook is a little whale, preparing to breach! This Matau incorporates the wonderful whale - a giant of the ocean and a creature that...
    $366.00 NZD
    $366.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade koru with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade koru with Greywacke stand sculpture. Hand carved in New Zealand by Ric Moor. This is a one only sculpture and is a beautiful, large, display piece.
    NZ Pacific
    WHERE THE WIND TAKES ME
    NEW ARRIVAL ONE ONLY A striking Koru sculpture, hand carved by New Zealand Master Jade Carver, Artist and Teacher - Ric Moor. Ric has used beautiful New Zealand Flower Jade for this koru, and a deep grey New Zealand Basalt Stone for the base - this is quite a piece and will...
    $2,666.00 NZD
    $2,666.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited in black and the length can be adjusted.This photo shows a greenstone hook, or matau, pendant. It is a beautiful deep green jade. The cord is plaited olive green and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT
    WHITETIP AT NIGHT a bold, opportunistic and unpredictable underwater predator - quietly going about his business in the soft evening light.... A really nice MATTE New Zealand jade hook that we have had carved with care and precision. These are bound with a traditional lashing on the shaft...
    $314.00 NZD
    $314.00 NZD
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  • Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.Hand made bone hook, or matau, pendant. The cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of art to wear, hand carved jewellery. Delivered in woven kete pouch with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WILD AND FREE
    Hand carved bone matau pendant. Artist: YURI TERENYI A strong pendant with tons of character. These were carved for us by Yuri Terenyi - they are a finely carved design with a form that is a little different from the typical matau shape. The...
    $164.00 NZD
    $164.00 NZD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade feather necklace. The cord is a tan colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade feather necklace. The cord is a tan colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    WINGED MESSENGER
      WINGED MESSENGER is a stylised Tui feather, carved in New Zealand pounamu. The Tui is a native New Zealand bird and is regarded as a national heritage animal. Māori belief is that the tui is a messenger to the Goddesses and Gods -...
    $1,222.00 NZD
    $1,222.00 NZD
  • Winghead or hammerhead shark pendant. Handcarved from deer antler by NZ Pacific. Handcarved bone jewellery for sale online.Winghead or hammerhead shark pendant. Handcarved from deer antler by NZ Pacific. Handcarved bone jewellery for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    WINGHEAD
    WINGHEAD - Hand carved in Deer Antler We have a real soft spot for the beautiful hammerhead shark. We've carved this one in deer antler. The natural granularity of the material and the variation in colour gives these carvings a real character - perfectly...
    $148.00 NZD
    $148.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    YELLOW EYE
    YELLOW EYE - A hand carved Australian Black Jade pendant for all you lovers of penguins! This really is a glorious piece - beautifully carved and polished to a low shine. The black jade is superb, blemish-free it glows with the spirit of this little...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD

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