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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  • 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.
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    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...
    CHF 98.00
    CHF 98.00
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  • Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.
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    OCEAN BATHER
    INTRODUCING OCEAN BATHER... a lady of leisure who loves the beach! OCEAN BATHER - this is just a wonderful piece of wearable art! Unique and remarkable and a lot of fun! The closer you look at this little work the more it reveals the humour behind...
    CHF 1,137.00
    CHF 1,137.00
  • This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.
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    OCEAN CANTER
    ...a beautiful, small seahorse pendant carved in woolly mammoth. The seahorse, or Hippocampus, has a long held place in mythology and can be seen on coins and other ancient artefacts as early as the 6th century BC. This seahorse pendant is beautifully carved with lots of detail...
    CHF 127.00
    CHF 127.00
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  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.
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    PADDLE ON
    PADDLE ON Beautiful hand made paddle pendants. The handle is carved from hard wood with a sterling silver grip. The blade is hand carved from Australian Black Jade or Green Nephrite Jade. We have two options available - your choice of either a black...
    CHF 182.00
    CHF 182.00
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  • This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.This pendant is a beautiful large New Zealand Auhunga green jade manaia pendant with koru. It has the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and also two koru carved into the body. It is carved by Ross Crump here in New Zealand. Provided with an adjustable tan/khaki cord.
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    PATHFINDER
    PATHFINDER This piece is a wonderful flowing manaia hand carved from New Zealand Auhunga jade. The stone is a bright, dark green, crisp and lustrous, it glows when lit from behind. The finish is a brilliant polish - it has a silky feel in...
    CHF 358.00
    CHF 358.00
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade Pekapeka sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made pekapeka, bat, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.A hand carved New Zealand Jade Pekapeka sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made pekapeka, bat, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.
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    PEKAPEKA
    PEKAPEKA Hand crafted by Kerry Thompson - PEKAPEKA is a work of art, an exceptional sculpture hand carved from a dark, mystical piece of New Zealand kokopu jade. A lovely design - a striking Pekapeka pair watching and protecting their surrounds. The stone is...
    CHF 5,090.00
    CHF 5,090.00
  • A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
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    PLUM DAGGER
    PLUM DAGGER We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful pieces that can be worn as a pendant or displayed on your desk and used to open that old-fashioned correspondence - the letter! Each...
    CHF 279.00
    CHF 279.00
  • This picture shows a jade hook pendant, also called a hei-matau, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The carver is Ric Moor - and this is a beautiful example of his work. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable khaki coloured necklace.This picture shows a jade hook pendant, also called a hei-matau, carved for us in New Zealand jade. The carver is Ric Moor - and this is a beautiful example of his work. The cord is a four-plait, adjustable khaki coloured necklace.
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    PRESENT MOMENT
    Carved for us by Ric Moor, PRESENT MOMENT is a lovely balanced piece, carved in a light, dappled moss green piece of New Zealand jade. PRESENT MOMENT is carved with Ric's beautiful craftsmanship - he has finished it with a soft matte that really is gorgeous to handle. PRESENT MOMENT is a pendant...
    CHF 250.00
    CHF 250.00
  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in nephrite jade. Real jade jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in Jade, provided with pacific blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in nephrite jade. Real jade jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in Jade, provided with pacific blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    PRETTY WINGS
    PRETTY WINGS Beautiful, small and delicately carved butterfly pendant. Hand made from a lovely piece of Aceh Jade. We selected this stone for the fabulous array of colours that were just perfect for the subject! Crafted from luminous green jade, PRETTY WINGS captures a...
    CHF 199.00
    CHF 199.00
  • Hand carved Jade matau hook pendant. This picture shows the pendant with a red/khaki cord and a red 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/khaki cord and a red 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.
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    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...
    CHF 154.00
    CHF 154.00
  • A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a piece of deer antler crown. This is a work of art carved in deer antler, bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited tan cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a piece of deer antler crown. This is a work of art carved in deer antler, bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited tan cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
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    QUIET SLUMBER
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR QUIET SLUMBER is an incredible piece of art, hand carved from deer antler crown. A beautiful baby in the womb carved in relief into one side of the crown, the back has been finished with a smooth soft...
    CHF 306.00
    CHF 306.00
  • 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.
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    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...
    CHF 530.00
    CHF 626.00
    CHF 530.00
  • A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.A beautiful large hand carved matau with koru pendant. Carved for us by Ross Crump from rare New Zealand jade. This is a wonderful pendant to gift to someone special.
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    RAIN DANCE
    RAIN DANCE This is a significant carving - a visually stunning pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade.  RAIN DANCE is a wonderful exemplar of the hook - a matau with three koru carved into the body. This is a wonderfully designed...
    CHF 1,023.00
    CHF 1,023.00
  • A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.A New Zealand jade manaia necklace carved in lovely green New Zealand jade. The pendant is suspended from a plaited cord. The cord is length adjustable so you can position the pendant where it suits you best. One only Ross Crump Manaia with hook pendant.
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    RANGINUI
    RANGINUI - Sky Father Hand carved by Ross Crump - a large sized manaia pendant. The Pounamu is gorgeous - you can see the stone best in the photos and in the video. This is a beautiful piece of carved art. The Auhunga jade...
    CHF 290.00
    CHF 290.00
  • 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.
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    RAVEN'S FLIGHT
    RAVEN'S FLIGHT - carved in New Zealand pounamu A Raven feather design, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is a lovely graceful pendant - a symbol of prophecy and insight! RAVEN'S FLIGHT is a stylised Raven feather. Hand carved from New Zealand Jade, Kerry has given the...
    CHF 530.00
    CHF 626.00
    CHF 530.00
  • Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved deer antler hippo pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made hippopotamus necklace from deer antler. Animal themed necklace for men and women. Delivered on an adjustable cord in a woven kete pouch.
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    RIVER HORSE
    RIVER HORSE A beautifully carved RIVER HORSE, Hippo, pendant. Hand-crafted in deer antler by NZ Pacific. We have designed these pendants to pay homage to these very cool, and slightly deadly creatures. We deliver these on a hand-plaited, adjustable cord and we include postage...
    CHF 127.00
    CHF 127.00
  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with sterling silver handle. Provided with an adjustable cord.This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with sterling silver handle. Provided with an adjustable cord.
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    RIVERBLADE
    RIVERBLADE Handcrafted Jade Paddle Pendant  - A Wilderness Lover’s Treasure Celebrate your passion for paddling with this cool handmade pendant, inspired by the spirit of adventure. Each piece features a finely detailed paddle blade crafted from lustrous green or black jade, symbolising strength and a...
    CHF 182.00
    CHF 182.00
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  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade owl sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made ruru, owl, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.A hand carved New Zealand Jade owl sculpture with Paua shell eyes. A large sized hand made ruru, owl, sculpture by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.
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    RURU
    A RURU TAKES FLIGHT! Hand crafted by Kerry Thompson - RURU is an exceptional sculpture. Carved in Marsden jade, with the creativity and attention to detail that we find in all of Kerry's carving, RURU is a beauty! The jade is a top grade Marsden Flower, and...
    CHF 5,029.00
    CHF 5,029.00
  • A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a jade and bone. This is a work of art carved in jade and bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a jade and bone. This is a work of art carved in jade and bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
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    SAFETY NET
    SAFETY NET - our depiction of a baby in the womb, hand carved from Jade with Bone insert. This is a a wonderful smooth and tactile piece, which is made to be worn and handled. For all lovers of the mystery of life! Please...
    CHF 235.00
    CHF 235.00
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  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    SCARLET
    SCARLET Imagine a delicate butterfly, expertly carved from radiant, soft red agate, catching the light with every one of its graceful movements. Its wings, kissed by nature's fiery hues, flutter with a life of their own, ready to take flight at any moment. This...
    CHF 199.00
    CHF 199.00

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