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 is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.comThis is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone. Hand carved by Anthony Bray-Heta. Order yours now on NZ Pacific at www.nzpacific.com
    NZ Pacific
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ - Stand Proud A Toki pendant with a Tiki design carved into the front face. This is a large and imposing pendant, designed to represent courage and pride. This piece was carved for us by - Anthony Bray-Heta.  TU WHAKAHĪHĪ is a strong,...
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    CHF 966.00
    CHF 966.00
  • Hand carved Boars Tusk pendant with Buffalo horn and Paua Shell. 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 and Paua Shell. 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
    TŪMANAKO
    TŪMANAKO - Hope A beautiful carved boars tusk pendant - original 'art to wear' from Andrew Doughty.   Andrew has named it TŪMANAKO which means Hope. We will include a lengthy description of this piece - detail on the meaning behind the detail in the carving...
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    CHF 608.00
    CHF 608.00
  • A hand carved twist pendant made from bone. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.A hand carved twist pendant made from bone. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    TWISTING JOURNEY
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR TWISTING JOURNEY, carved by Fumio Noguchi from bone with a Pāua shell centre. TWISTING JOURNEY is a wearable masterpiece. It is a remarkable piece of work - quality and craftsmanship make it a fashion statement you'll treasure for years....
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    CHF 512.00
    CHF 512.00
  • 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 stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust 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 stained bone in a hollowed, koru spiral shape with paua shell inlay in the middle of the koru. It is suspended from a gingernut brown/wapiti brown cord with a stardust floret and the necklace is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    VORTEX
    VORTEX is a koru pendant carved for us by Yuri Terenyi in bone. It is intricately carved and very well made - a piece to wear all the time! VORTEX is a fabulous symbol of positivity and makes a wonderful gift for someone you love. The...
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    CHF 188.00
    CHF 188.00
  • This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. The artist has carved traditional decorative kowhaiwhai designs into the body and these run up the insides of the manaia. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable. Free shipping worldwide.
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    WHAKAHOHE
    WHAKAHOHE - to invigorate, energise, revitalise Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. This is classic bone art - a beautifully handcrafted, thoughtful bone carving. This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. WHAKAHOHE is perfect for you if...
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    CHF 341.00
    CHF 341.00
  • This picture shows a carved Tiki and manaia in bone. The artist, Andrew Doughty, has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved Tiki and manaia in bone. The artist, Andrew Doughty, has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the face of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited brown cord that is length adjustable.
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    WHAKATIKA KIA WHITI
    WHAKATIKA KIA WHITI - Get up and shine Hand carved by Andrew Doughty In the artists words: This special taonga is named Whakatika Kia Whiti which means get up and shine. The general concept is that of great protection of the Kaitiaki (guardian) who...
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    CHF 1,203.00
    CHF 1,203.00