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 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.
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    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...
    $916.00 USD
    $916.00 USD
  • Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.
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    MATĀ KAI KUTU O OROTAU
    MATĀ KAI KUTU O OROTAU - PATU KOTIATE This piece is named MATĀ KAI KUTU O OROTAU - Warrior of understanding. Artist's note... A patu is traditionally a weapon although it is also used in ceremony. MATĀ KAI KUTU O OROTAU is a medium sized and wonderfully carved patu pendant. In this...
    $381.00 USD
    $381.00 USD
  • This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.This picture shows a small sculptural hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from whale bone, paua shell and wood, and is a colourful blue grey colour. It is shown on a stand made from argillite stone and is held in a brass cradle. One only, free shipping worldwide.
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    MATAU NUI
    MATAU NUI is spectacular, rustic, raw and true to its design - the pā kahawai. Pā Kahawai are a lure that was used throughout Polynesia to troll for fish. This particular design was specifically made to catch Kahawai - a sea trout common in...
    $952.00 USD
    $952.00 USD
  • This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.This picture shows a large matau, hook called a pā kahawai. It is carved from bone, wood, and paua shell. One only, free shipping worldwide. Provided with an adjustable brown cord. Stunning work of Art to Wear by Andrew Doughty.
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    NGĀKAU
    NGĀKAU - seat of affections 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 common in New Zealand waters. The lure was trailed behind...
    $276.00 USD
    $276.00 USD
  • 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.
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    OCEAN EYES
    Beautiful New Zealand Jade Tiki, hand carved by Ana Krakosky. OCEAN EYES is a large tiki, carved from an exceptional piece of flower jade - pounamu. OCEAN EYES is beautifully carved. Look closely at the photos and the video - the stone is quite unusual,...
    $1,032.00 USD
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    $1,032.00 USD
  • This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.This picture shows a carved manaia in bone. It has a Tiki face on the front that culminates in a koru. The artist has carved traditional decorative Koru designs into the side of the body and these run up the sides of the manaia head. These have specific meanings. It is provided with a hand-plaited beige cord that is length adjustable.
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    ORA TAPU
    ORA TAPU - Sacred Life... hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. This beautiful piece is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell and Pounamu inlay on the wing of the Manaia. There are three central figures capture in this...
    $641.00 USD
    $641.00 USD
  • Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.Hand carved engraved bone patu necklace hand made here in New Zealand. One only artistic patu pendant with hand plaited dark brown adjustable cord. Shipped to you with Express Courier. Stand out patu pendant for men and women. Bone patu with Paua shell insert eyes.
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    PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO
    PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO This piece is named PATU KOTIATE - MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO - Warrior of radiant light. Artist's note... A patu is traditionally a weapon although it is also used in ceremony. MATĀ KAI KUTU O AHO...
    $381.00 USD
    $381.00 USD
  • Hand made Paua Shell ring with sterling silver. Paua Shell ring with sterling silver hand made here in New Zealand. Shipping is included in the price.Hand made Paua Shell ring with sterling silver. Paua Shell ring with sterling silver hand made here in New Zealand. Shipping is included in the price.
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    PĀUA HALO
    PĀUA HALO - a Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell insert. PĀUA HALO is a beautifully made ring, large and very expressive. The silver has been hand cast with a little structural detail on the underside and around the outside of the ring....
    $129.00 USD
    $129.00 USD
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  • 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...
    $5,739.00 USD
    $5,739.00 USD
  • Hand carved incredible Deer Antler wheku face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in Deer Antler with Paua Shell inlay for the eyes. Shipping is included in the price. Delivered to you on an adjustable cord.Hand carved incredible Deer Antler wheku face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in Deer Antler with Paua Shell inlay for the eyes. Shipping is included in the price. Delivered to you on an adjustable cord.
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    PROUD LINEAGE
    A connection to your ancestors, and a recognition of the wisdom of family who have gone before you. Expressive and beautiful! PROUD LINEAGE is carved in Deer Antler. If you watch the brief video we have made of the pendant slowly rotating you will best see the...
    $193.00 USD
    $193.00 USD
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    $5,670.00 USD
    $5,670.00 USD
  • 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.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.
    NZ Pacific
    SING ME HOME
    SING ME HOME - a hand carved traditional Māori Flute.  These flutes are called 'Nguru' and are one of the smaller traditional flute designs. These are carved with a short bore which is semi-enclosed. This causes the air to swirl inside the flute producing a soft, haunting...
    $916.00 USD
    $916.00 USD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    SKY HIGH
    SKY HIGH Bone carving at its best! This is a complex manaia carving created for us by Yuri Terenyi. Yuri carved this piece from a single piece of bone, and stained it with his self-made tea dye. It is a complex design beautifully executed....
    $606.00 USD
    $606.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved bone contemporary female pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Stained Bone with Woolly Mammoth Tusk and Paua Shell inlay on the back of the pendant. It is a delightful, large and artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace. The necklace is provided on an adjustable cord in a hand made, custom, wooden box.This is a hand carved bone contemporary female pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Stained Bone with Woolly Mammoth Tusk and Paua Shell inlay on the back of the pendant. It is a delightful, large and artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace. The necklace is provided on an adjustable cord in a hand made, custom, wooden box.
    NZ Pacific
    SLEEPING BEAUTY
    SLEEPING BEAUTY This is a piece for someone who loves striking, original Art to Wear! SLEEPING BEAUTY is a gorgeous piece carved from an amalgam of materials.  The hair is carved from bone and stained a copper brown using homemade dye. The face is carved...
    $693.00 USD
    $693.00 USD
  • A stunning hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki pendant. The toki has a small oval shaped piece of Pāua shell inset into the front face. This piece is bound with an adjustable Black coloured cord. This is a little piece of Art to wear.A stunning hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki pendant. The toki has a small oval shaped piece of Pāua shell inset into the front face. This piece is bound with an adjustable Black coloured cord. This is a little piece of Art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    SOUL FOOD
    SOUL FOOD - a hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk Toki with Pāua Shell insert. We have carved these toki from genuine fossilised, woolly mammoth tusk. They are beautiful pendants with lots of character - a fabulous and very meaningful gift. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690...
    $138.00 USD
    $138.00 USD
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  • Hand carved Deer Antler Spring of Life pendant with Paua shell cap. This is a longish piece carved from the tip of a deer antler tine. The skin of the antler has been worked into the design so it is an organic design that shows its heritage. Carved for NZ Pacific by Fumio Noguchi.Hand carved Deer Antler Spring of Life pendant with Paua shell cap. This is a longish piece carved from the tip of a deer antler tine. The skin of the antler has been worked into the design so it is an organic design that shows its heritage. Carved for NZ Pacific by Fumio Noguchi.
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    SPRING OF LIFE
    SPRING OF LIFE - Pure and ever moving, never stagnant always in sight of hope. Here's how the artist describes this piece: "the Paua shell represents a “SPRING OF LIFE”. The water flows out from the spring and life begins". The pool is charactered by inlaid...
    $1,010.00 USD
    $1,010.00 USD
  • STAR SEARCHERSTAR SEARCHER
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    STAR SEARCHER
    Crafted from a wonderful range of materials, and with a level of craftsmanship that will leave you gasping!  The toki is carved from recycled Lignum Vitae wood - a hard and wonderfully grained timber. The inlay is (from bottom to top) New Zealand Cold...
    $426.00 USD
    $426.00 USD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
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    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO
    TARANAKI PANEL - TWO ARTIST: YURI TERENYI This is an intricately carved piece, which replicates a very old panel carving from the Taranaki, in New Zealand. This particular piece is based on a pre-European carved panel which was a freestanding piece. The original is a very...
    $739.00 USD
    $739.00 USD
  • A hand carved bone contemporary bird pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved bone contemporary bird pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    TATA
    TATA A wonderful bone pendant, hand carved by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. This is quintessential Kerry Thompson - beautiful flowing lines, creative design and his fantastic ability to play with colour through a mix of stained and polished bone.  TATA is a medium sized pendant and is a...
    $289.00 USD
    $321.00 USD
    $289.00 USD
  • This picture shows a carved double manaia in bone. The artist 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 double manaia in bone. The artist 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.
    NZ Pacific
    TE KAITUTEI
    TE KAITUTEI - The Watchman Hand carved by Andrew Doughty This beautiful Manaia is carved from natural stained bone with eyes inlaid in Pāua Shell. and a wonderful Opal insert in the centre of the koru. TE KAITUTEI holds more than one material... Opal, Pāua Shell...
    $705.00 USD
    $705.00 USD

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