Pāua

Pāua is the Māori name given to three species of marine gastropod molluscs. They are known in the United States and Australia as abalone, and in the United Kingdom as ormer shells.

Maori legend suggests that Pāua is a gift from Tangaroa, the God of the Sea. They regard Pāua as a Taonga (treasure) as a source of food and as a beautiful shell used in their carving to illuminate eyes and adorn other artwork.

We believe that Pāua is highly underrated as material and we have a selection here of some spectacular jewelry made with this beautiful shell.

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  • This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, New Zealand Jade alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, New Zealand Jade alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    ALL SEEING EYE
    ALL SEEING EYE A talisman of insight and ancient reverence, the ALL SEEING EYE pendant merges the mystique of the ocean, the wisdom of the earth, and the watchful gaze of the divine. Meticulously handcrafted from gorgeous and exotic materials, this disc-shaped masterpiece is a...
    $999.00 NZD
    $999.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Wheku pendant. Carved from woolly mammoth Tusk by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Mammoth tusk jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in woven kete pouch.Hand carved Wheku pendant. Carved from woolly mammoth Tusk by NZ Pacific. Hand crafted Mammoth tusk jewellery for sale online. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCESTOR
    ANCESTOR Wheku - 'carved face'. The face of an ancestor.  Just arrived, this beautiful hand carved 'wheku' pendant. Crafted in exquisite detail, this is a little work of art - and it looks fantastic worn.  The craftsmanship is of the highest standard - take a look at the...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
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  • A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand made by Yuri Terenyi, one only stained bone flute instrument. Traditional art from New Zealand.A traditional hand carved Māori flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. Hand made by Yuri Terenyi, one only stained bone flute instrument. Traditional art from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCESTORS CALL
    THE PEACEMAKER - a lovely, hand carved (and one off) engraved Bone Flute with Pāua Shell eyes. This Māori flute is called a Kōauau. These are carved tubes, traditionally made from bone or wood, and open at both ends. They are usually somewhere between 10...
    $950.00 NZD
    $950.00 NZD
  • This is a wonderful, finely carved drop pendant. It is hand carved by Andrew Doughty and we will ship it to you free anywhere in the world. Hand made from bone with Paua shell and copper inlay. Delivered with an adjustable brown cord.This is a wonderful, finely carved drop pendant. It is hand carved by Andrew Doughty and we will ship it to you free anywhere in the world. Hand made from bone with Paua shell and copper inlay. Delivered with an adjustable brown cord.
    NZ Pacific
    AROHA PARAKORE
    AROHA PARAKORE - a wonderful, finely carved, drop pendant for all you lovers of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. In the artists words below... This simple taonga combines bone, copper and Pāua. It is named Aroha Parakore which means pure love....
    $466.00 NZD
    $466.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from deer antler bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable black cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Fumio Noguchi.This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from deer antler bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable black cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Fumio Noguchi.
    NZ Pacific
    AU FOND
    AU FOND The Pā Kahawai is a composite trolling lure that was widely used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to target the Kahawai - a sea trout commonly found in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind canoes...
    $988.00 NZD
    $988.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a donut disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a donut disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    COASTAL RHYTHM
    COASTAL RHYTHM Dive into the sun-soaked spirit of the beach with our COASTAL RHYTHM pendant, a vibrant beauty by New Zealand artist Yannis Petzold. Handcrafted for free souls and ocean dreamers, this pendant channels the untamed beauty of coastal living, blending earthy resilience with...
    $868.00 NZD
    $868.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Bone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Delivered with Express Courier. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Bone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Delivered with Express Courier. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    CREATOR'S SPARK
    CREATOR'S SPARK A hand carved tiki pendant made from Bone! A complex and beautifully carved rendition of the tiki.  CREATOR'S SPARK is a medium-sized, expressive carving, a beautiful piece of hand made art to wear! The Tiki is a very ancient symbol and, while quickly...
    $238.00 NZD
    $238.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    DELTA MANDALA
    DELTA MANDALA - Stand Out Art to Wear! DELTA MANDALA is crafted for the seeker of beauty and meaning, this disc-shaped pendant unites the transformative power of the Delta (Δ) - the universal symbol of change - with the serene unity of the mandala, a...
    $999.00 NZD
    $999.00 NZD
  • A one off beautiful piece of carved art. We have called this Enigma, it was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a manaia with twist design pendant. This is a wonderful ethnic bone pendant designed to be worn. It has been stained by a homemade tea dye in a bright gingery brown colour and we have hand plaited an adjustable cord in brown and ginger nut colours.A one off beautiful piece of carved art. We have called this Enigma, it was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a manaia with twist design pendant. This is a wonderful ethnic bone pendant designed to be worn. It has been stained by a homemade tea dye in a bright gingery brown colour and we have hand plaited an adjustable cord in brown and ginger nut colours.
    NZ Pacific
    ENIGMA
    This manaia with twist design is the work of Yuri Terenyi, a creative and exceptionally skilled bone carver and artist. ENIGMA is made to be worn, but would also make a perfect display piece.  ENIGMA - a beautiful piece of carved art. ENIGMA is carved from bone and stained...
    $1,000.00 NZD
    $1,000.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia sculpture with wooden stand. This is a large New Zealand Flower Jade Manaia sculpture hand carved here in New Zealand. This is a one only work of art and will be shipped to you with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    FAR CRY
    NEW ARRIVAL FAR CRY - A spectacular, flower jade Manaia FAR CRY is a large and visually confronting Manaia sculpture. It is carved from New Zealand Flower Jade - a nice piece of consistent stone that has allowed the very fine, detailed carving evident in this piece. The...
    $4,830.00 NZD
    $4,830.00 NZD
  • Hand carved plane and globe bracelet from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of wrist jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with Free Postage Worldwide. Adjustable bracelets for men and women.Hand carved plane and globe bracelet from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of wrist jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with Free Postage Worldwide. Adjustable bracelets for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    GLOBETROTTER
    Meet GLOBETROTTER! GLOBETROTTER - a bracelet for travellers of this beautiful planet, hand made from Black Jade and Sterling Silver. Hand carved 'plane and globe' bracelet from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of wrist jewellery, hand made by...
    $495.00 NZD
    $495.00 NZD
  • A traditional hand carved Māori Kōauau flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. One only traditional flute by Yuri Terenyi.A traditional hand carved Māori Kōauau flute. This piece is made from bone and is a fully functioning musical instrument and can be played. Beautiful ethnic art hand made by NZ Pacific. One only traditional flute by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    HEAR ME SING
    HEAR ME SING - a hand carved traditional Māori Flute.  HEAR ME SING is a work of art - beautifully stained with a tea-based dye and decorated with a traditional tiki design on the back. This Māori flute is called a Kōauau. These are carved...
    $2,388.00 NZD
    $2,388.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a large hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant with Paua Shell inlay. It is a deep green and is a wonderful, delicate piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a large hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant with Paua Shell inlay. It is a deep green and is a wonderful, delicate piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. Delivery is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    INNER EYE
    INNER EYE - Kyohei has used beautiful bright blue Pāua Shell as the focal point in this piece, a feature reminiscent of an eye. INNER EYE has a bold, symmetrical form that exudes strength and protection. The shimmering Pāua shell inlay adds an otherworldly...
    $998.00 NZD
    $998.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Whalebone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Free worldwide delivery. Provided to you on a hand plaited adjustable cord.Hand carved bone Tiki pendant. Traditional art hand carved for NZ Pacific. Whalebone Tiki necklace with Paua Shell eyes. Free worldwide delivery. Provided to you on a hand plaited adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    INTUITION
      INTUITION - a teacher of all things, a celestial guide, carved in bone. A mysterious and ancient form to evoke a sense of mystery and reverence. This tiki is a complex and beautifully carved traditional pendant. INTUITION represents a very ancient symbol. One that is widely recognised, but by far the...
    $455.00 NZD
    $455.00 NZD
  • This is a unique manaia with koru, hand carved natural bone pendant with Paua Shell eyes. The cord is Black and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier. The eyes are made from Paua shell.This is a unique manaia with koru, hand carved natural bone pendant with Paua Shell eyes. The cord is Black and is length adjustable. This is delivered to you with Express Courier. The eyes are made from Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    JOURNEY OF FLIGHT
    A gorgeous, unique, hand carved manaia with koru pendant. JOURNEY OF FLIGHT is made from beautiful, natural Bone with striking eyes made from a wonderful New Zealand Pāua - renowned for its brightness and striking colours. The Wright Brothers, American aviation pioneers, are credited with the first...
    $230.00 NZD
    $230.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a carved hawk in bone. It is a drop shaped pendant. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the sides of the hawk. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable. Shipping is included and we ship worldwide.This picture shows a carved hawk in bone. It is a drop shaped pendant. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the sides of the hawk. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable. Shipping is included and we ship worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    KĀHU ARA
    KĀHU - Hawk - ARA - to RISE UP, AWAKE, ARISE A beautiful, hawk pendant, carved in bone. Here's what the artist, Andrew Doughty, has to say about this piece... This Taonga has been named Ara which means to rise up, awake, arise. It is based on...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    LUMINARY TIDES
    LUMINARY TIDES - South Pacific Inlay Pendant Where Earth, Ocean, and Sky Converge in Artisan Craftsmanship This is a stunning disc pendant hand crafted by Yannis Petzold. Embark on a journey to the heart of the South Pacific with this breathtaking inlay pendant -...
    $979.00 NZD
    $979.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn, Paua Shell and Brass. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn, Paua Shell and Brass. Engraved large boars tusk pendant. Unisex necklace hand carved by Andrew Doughty here in New Zealand. Unique art to wear. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MANA WHAKAPUTA WHAKAARO
    MANA WHAKAPUTA WHAKAARO - Freedom of Speech This is a wonderful carving - an organic form, delicately carved - a beautiful boars tusk pendant.   This piece was carved for us by Andrew Doughty - he has named it MANA WHAKAPUTA WHAKAARO which means freedom...
    $1,188.00 NZD
    $1,188.00 NZD
  • This is a large sized tiki - carved from gorgeous Marsden jade. The craftsmanship is superb, this piece is as well carved as any we have seen. The cord is an adjustable four plaited cord in black. One only by Ana Krakosky.This is a large sized tiki - carved from gorgeous Marsden jade. The craftsmanship is superb, this piece is as well carved as any we have seen. The cord is an adjustable four plaited cord in black. One only by Ana Krakosky.
    NZ Pacific
    MANA WITHIN
    New Zealand Jade Tiki, hand carved by Ana Krakosky. MANA WITHIN is a medium-large tiki, carved from a striking piece of New Zealand pounamu. Beautifully carved for us by Ana Krakosky. Look closely at the photos and the video - the stone is quite unusual, a very soft milky...
    $1,588.00 NZD
    $1,588.00 NZD
  • This is a beautiful large New Zealand Jade, pounamu Manaia Toki pendant with double Koru and Paua Shell eyes. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping. We have one only.This is a beautiful large New Zealand Jade, pounamu Manaia Toki pendant with double Koru and Paua Shell eyes. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping. We have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    MANAIA TOKI
    MANAIA TOKI - Hand crafted from gorgeous New Zealand Jade with Pāua Shell inlay.  A large and beautiful MANAIA TOKI pendant, this pendant is quite unique in design, incorporating three elements that are often carved individually: the toki, the manaia and the koru. This...
    $1,550.00 NZD
    $1,550.00 NZD

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