Fertility

Fertility has always been important for cultures across the world - the creation and protection of new life was as important in ancient times as it is today. Forms were created to pay homage to Gods believed to represent fertility, and carvings were created to ask these Gods to bestow fertility upon the wearer.

The Tiki in particular is a symbol of fertility. It is thought to represent the human embryo, or the Maori god Tiki who was considered responsible for the creation of life. One of the most popular and most recognizable Maori symbols, Tiki is emblematic for the whole Polynesian hemisphere, an emblem of Polynesian cultures from Hawaii to New Zealand. 

Another symbol of fertility is the fish hook, or Hei-Matau. This is a powerful symbol for people relying on kaimoana, or food from the sea, for their survival. They are worn to honour and recognise the key role the ocean plays in life.

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  • This is a larger bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of bone. The cord is your choice of a black or burgundy colour and the length of the cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of traditional jewellery. Hand made by Yuri Terenyi.This is a larger bone hook, or matau, pendant carved from a piece of bone. The cord is your choice of a black or burgundy colour and the length of the cord can be adjusted. It is a large sized pendant and is well carved. A beautiful piece of traditional jewellery. Hand made by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    MARIANA TRENCH
    MARIANA TRENCH - Hand carved bone matau pendant. Named after the deepest oceanic trench on earth! This is a strong pendant with tons of character. The bone colour is very consistent and tight grained. It is a lovely creamy white colour with a very...
    $222.00 NZD
    $222.00 NZD
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  • This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru drop necklace carved from New Zealand Inanga Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru drop necklace carved from New Zealand Inanga Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    MASTERY
    MASTERY - carved by Ross Crump This is a large sized, bold and gorgeous Inanga Jade Koru! Everything about this carving screams New Zealand - the stone Ross used for this is a wonderful two-toned green Inanga Pounamu - the design... the inimitable Koru. ...
    $627.00 NZD
    $627.00 NZD
  • These large drop earrings are beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. They are fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Marsden jade with Gold leaf and gold plated hooks - they are elegant and beautiful.These large drop earrings are beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. They are fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Marsden jade with Gold leaf and gold plated hooks - they are elegant and beautiful.
    NZ Pacific
    MELODY
    MELODY Ana has done it again with her fine eye and fashionable flair! Ana has used gold leaf and New Zealand Marsden jade to create the beautiful earrings. The hooks are gold plated. MELODY are chic and fashionable. Take a look at the photos,...
    $499.00 NZD
    $499.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Stone whale tail pendant by Rueben Tipene. Hand made art to wear for lovers of the ocean. Delivered with express courier and delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MOANA
    MOANA - a superbly carved, 'one-off' piece of jewellery... A New Zealand Argillite whale tail, hand carved by Rueben Tipene. This is a finely crafted piece, carved from a beautiful smokey grey piece of Argillite Stone. This piece can be worn reversed - each...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from bone in a round shape with decorative design carved into the koru. It is suspended from a sage cord with a paradise blue floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from bone in a round shape with decorative design carved into the koru. It is suspended from a red/khaki cord with a red floret and the necklace is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    NAIAD
    NAIAD is a unique, hand carved pendant made from natural bone. It features a graceful design with intricate koru carvings that flow artfully along the front and back. This exquisite piece is sure to appeal to those seeking a pendant with a timeless beauty. NAIAD...
    $365.00 NZD
    $365.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable Manuka Green cord.Hand carved New Zealand jade twist pendant. Carved in New Zealand by NZ Pacific. Unique double twist jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable Manuka Green cord.
    NZ Pacific
    NEXUS
    NEXUS - Hand carved from an absolutely stunning piece of New Zealand Jade. We have bound NEXUS with a hand plaited Manuka Green adjustable length cord. The twist carving with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such...
    $420.00 NZD
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    $420.00 NZD
  • A hand carved toki pendant with a koru carved into the front face. This is a piece of genuine jade jewellery, hand carved by Ross Crump. He has used rare New Zealand flower jade and has utilised his experience and carving skill to highlight the natural beauty of the stone. Delivered worldwide, postage is included in the price.A hand carved toki pendant with a koru carved into the front face. This is a piece of genuine jade jewellery, hand carved by Ross Crump. He has used rare New Zealand flower jade and has utilised his experience and carving skill to highlight the natural beauty of the stone. Delivered worldwide, postage is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    NIGHTINGALE
    NIGHTINGALE Toki pendant with koru - carved by Ross Crump. This piece is carved from New Zealand Flower Jade and has been polished to a high shine. A stylish and elegant drop, with lots of colour and a full body! This is an exceptional pendant in form,...
    $585.00 NZD
    $585.00 NZD
  • A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are glorious pieces of art to wear. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are glorious pieces of art to wear. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    NIRVANA
    NIRVANA A fish hook necklace (hei-matau) hand-carved in a traditional style from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. Stunning, very fancy, 'plain' hooks for any occasion! The tusk we have used for these is honey-coloured, grainy and fabulous - every piece is unique. The Mammoth Tusk used for this...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • A hand carved hei-matau with koru pendant. This pendant is a green and orange colour and is finished in a polished matte. The cord is a four plait in brown and it is adjustable. Hand carved Hook with Koru pendant by Ric Moor. Delivered to you with Express Courier at no extra cost. One only necklace.A hand carved hei-matau with koru pendant. This pendant is a green and orange colour and is finished in a polished matte. The cord is a four plait in brown and it is adjustable. Hand carved Hook with Koru pendant by Ric Moor. Delivered to you with Express Courier at no extra cost. One only necklace.
    NZ Pacific
    NUAGE
    NUAGE - cloud The Hei-Matau design represents abundance while the Koru represents love... NUAGE is born! Ric has used a remarkable piece of New Zealand Flower Jade for this pendant. The real beauty of this stone is its consistent deep green colour with a splash...
    $580.00 NZD
    $580.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a small jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in Columbian Jade. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.This pendant is a small jade tiki pendant. The carving shows wonderful detail on the front while the back is beautifully rounded. These are carved in Columbian Jade. The cord is adjustable in length. Provided in a woven kete pouch and shipped worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    NZP TIKI
    NZP TIKI A lovely little hand carved Tiki in British Columbian Jade. This is a very simple tiki design that we have carved in deer antler for some time. We have decided to use some gorgeous, bright British Columbian jade to reproduce the design...
    From $298.00 NZD
    From $298.00 NZD
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  • This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely light green piece of New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely light green piece of New Zealand Marsden Flower Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    OASIS
    OASIS - Beautiful, Light and Expressive Art to Wear, hand carved by Kyohei Noguchi. OASIS is a medium sized cupped Koru, hand made from delightful New Zealand Flower Jade. The colours in the stone are subtle yet striking! The koru carved in relief in...
    $707.00 NZD
    $707.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru with a Owl head carved into the leading edge. The artist, Kerry Thompson, has carved this beautifully and he has polished parts of the carving to a high shine, and other parts he has left in a matte finish. The contrast is beautiful. The pendant is suspended from a plaited pacific blue/black cord which is adjustable.This photo shows a koru with a Owl head carved into the leading edge. The artist, Kerry Thompson, has carved this beautifully and he has polished parts of the carving to a high shine, and other parts he has left in a matte finish. The contrast is beautiful. The pendant is suspended from a plaited pacific blue/black cord which is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    OWL
    OWL - a work of art in jade, hand carved by Kerry ThompsonOWL is a great example of the two great skills required to produce beautiful jade art - an artistic vision for the stone, and the ability to transfer that vision to a...
    $2,240.00 NZD
    $2,240.00 NZD
  • A hand carved path of life design pendant from Whale Bone. The cord tan and is adjustable. Large hand made Koru necklaces by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved path of life design pendant from Whale Bone. The cord tan and is adjustable. Large hand made Koru necklaces by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
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    PATH OF LIFE
    ONE PIECE ONLY Kerry has carved this complex and beautiful PATH OF LIFE design from whale bone. The shape represents the limitless potential life presents, and the twists and turns that we often confront on the journey. Unique and intricate - it is large...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • Red Jasper Stone, Black Jade and Green Jade stone stack pendant. Australian Black Jade with jasper and green stone stack pendant Handmade black jade, Jasper and green jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jasper stone stack for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.Red Jasper Stone, Black Jade and Green Jade stone stack pendant. Australian Black Jade with jasper and green stone stack pendant Handmade black jade, Jasper and green jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jasper stone stack for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    PEACEFUL DREAMING
    PEACEFUL DREAMING This is a fantastic work of ART TO WEAR! A stone stack, carved in Red Jasper, Australian Black Jade, Green Jade with Sterling Silver post. The stones move freely on the post - up and down, round and round. This piece is our...
    $588.00 NZD
    $588.00 NZD
  • POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.
    NZ Pacific
    POKERFACE
    ONE ONLY POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Islands figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a work of collectable, ethnic art. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. The...
    $898.00 NZD
    $898.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red cord and a black binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red cord and a black binding. The cord is length adjustable. It is a double hook with a larger hook and a smaller one wrapped around the bottom of the larger piece. This pendant has been designed for both men and women to wear. NZ Pacific art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    PROTECTOR IN JADE
    PROTECTOR IN JADE - Hand carved double hook pendant - in Jade. The matau, or hook, shape is a respected symbol for prosperity, abundance and fertility - worn by those able to provide for their families. Check out the slender, flowing lines of this...
    $300.00 NZD
    $300.00 NZD
  • A hand carved and engraved koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. These are beautiful little pieces are emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free worldwide delivery.A hand carved and engraved koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. These are beautiful little pieces are emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Free worldwide delivery.
    NZ Pacific
    PURITY
    PURITY This little piece was carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. It is a really offset koru with engraving on both sides. It is a fabulous symbol of a positive future and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. These pendants are carved from...
    $115.00 NZD
    $115.00 NZD
  • This is a large green New Zealand jade cupped koru pendant. We have bound this with a khaki coloured cord necklace. The necklace is adjustable so you can position the piece where it suits you the best. Hand made by Ric Moor.This is a large green New Zealand jade cupped koru pendant. We have bound this with a khaki coloured cord necklace. The necklace is adjustable so you can position the piece where it suits you the best. Hand made by Ric Moor.
    NZ Pacific
    PŪTAHI
    PŪTAHI - Gathering Place This large jade cupped disc is a stunning piece carved from deep green Marsden jade, renowned for its rich hues and true character. The front face features a koru design in elegant relief, its flowing curves symbolising growth, renewal, and...
    $728.00 NZD
    $728.00 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
    RADIANCE
    RADIANCE - stylised Tui feather pendant This is a gorgeous sleek pendant carved in jade. The design represents the feather of a tui - a native New Zealand bird which is regarded as a national heritage animal.  Kerry has created a piece that is...
    $1,222.00 NZD
    $1,222.00 NZD
  • These small drop earrings are beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. They are fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Marsden jade with Gold leaf and gold plated hooks - they are elegant and beautiful.These small drop earrings are beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. They are fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Marsden jade with Gold leaf and gold plated hooks - they are elegant and beautiful.
    NZ Pacific
    RADIANT
    RADIANT - that's what these little jade earrings are - RADIANT and divine! These are stunning! Ana has done it again with her fine eye and fashionable flair! Ana has used gold leaf to embrace the top of these gorgeous New Zealand Marsden jade...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD

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