Maori Bone Carving

All of the carvings on this page has been carved from beef bone. Bone carving originally was also carved in deer antler, goats teeth and bull horns, although these are much less popular and very few carvers would chose these alternatives now days. In fact originally they would have been carved out of whale bone, but times have changed and now we will only sell the beef bone. Traditionally the wearer would hand their bone pendant to their parents to wear next to the skin. When eventually the parents pass on, the pendant was a source of comfort. When the wearer passes on, the pendant is handed to the oldest member of the family as an heirloom. You can buy a pendant for yourself as long as someone else places it over your neck for the first time, as if you are receiving a gift. Giftsnz ship worldwide as gifts or mementos of a visit to New Zealand. All New Zealand Maori Bone Carving are available to purchase online. All bone pendants come in a burgundy pouch. Great New Zealand Souvenirs & Gifts
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