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Mere (club) Bone Carving Description: The Mere was used as a thrusting club, particularly to attack the victim`s temple or under his ribs. The Mere has always been highly prized, possibly because of its scarcity and the amount of work required to make it.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers. Highly recommended to serious collectors and investors.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Mere (club) Bone Carving" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Pie Pastry Bone Crimper Description: This pie pastry crimper is a replica of a tool that was used about 150 years ago. This has been carved by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.Highly recommended to serious collectors.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Pie Pastry Bone Crimper" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Manaia Taniwha (guardian) Bone Carving #2 Description: The Manaia is the most widely used and developed element in Mori art. It is presented and contorted in innumerable ways, twisting and taking on an infinite variety of forms and filling an infinite variety of spaces. Yet the eye must always be present.One interpretation of Manaia is that it is derived from the word mana (authority, influence, jurisdiction, and prestige). Manaia can mean to contain mana, or to cause something to have mana.The Manaia is described in many ways. The word doubles as the word for lizard and some say it is a beaked and ornamental figure. Others say its origins are in the human profile, or that the Manaia relates to a distant avian (bird) cult. The bird is thought to be an omen-carrier or intermediary between man and the spirits.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.Highly recommended to serious collectors and investors.Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Manaia Taniwha (guardian) Bone Carving #2" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Taniwha Waka Bone Carving Description: Taniwha Waka Bone CarvingTaniwha is the Maori name for a water monster. Taniwha was often considered by Maori to be the guardian of their water source.The Maori place a carved Taniwha on the bow of the Waka (canoe) to provide spiritual protection. This unique piece was hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers. Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.Highly recommended to serious collectors.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Taniwha Waka Bone Carving" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Tuatara Taniwha Bone Carving #5 Description: Taniwha is the Maori name for a water monster. Taniwha was often considered by Maori to be the guardian of their water source. This Taniwha takes the form of a Tuatara.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers. Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.Highly recommended to serious collectors.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Tuatara Taniwha Bone Carving #5" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Manaia Taniwha (guardian) Bone Carving #1 Description: The Manaia is the most widely used and developed element in Mori art. It is presented and contorted in innumerable ways, twisting and taking on an infinite variety of forms and filling an infinite variety of spaces. Yet the eye must always be present.One interpretation of Manaia is that it is derived from the word mana (authority, influence, jurisdiction, and prestige). Manaia can mean to contain mana, or to cause something to have mana.The Manaia is described in many ways. The word doubles as the word for lizard and some say it is a beaked and ornamental figure. Others say its origins are in the human profile, or that the Manaia relates to a distant avian (bird) cult. The bird is thought to be an omen-carrier or intermediary between man and the spirits.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers. Highly recommended to serious collectors and investors.Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Manaia Taniwha (guardian) Bone Carving #1" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Manaia Bone Carving #1 Description: The Manaia is the most widely used and developed element in Mori art. It is presented and contorted in innumerable ways, twisting and taking on an infinite variety of forms and filling an infinite variety of spaces. Yet the eye must always be present.One interpretation of Manaia is that it is derived from the word mana (authority, influence, jurisdiction, and prestige). Manaia can mean to contain mana, or to cause something to have mana.The Manaia is described in many ways. The word doubles as the word for lizard and some say it is a beaked and ornamental figure. Others say its origins are in the human profile, or that the Manaia relates to a distant avian (bird) cult. The bird is thought to be an omen-carrier or intermediary between man and the spirits.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading carvers. Recommended to serious collectors.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Manaia Bone Carving #1" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Seed Pod Bone Carving #3 Description: Seed Pod Bone Carving #3This seed pod represents the beginning of life.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers. Highly recommended to serious collectors.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Seed Pod Bone Carving #3" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Koru Combination Bone Carving Description: The Koru meaning comes from the small baby shoots of the punga ferns as they begin to grow.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Koru Combination Bone Carving" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Koru Bone Carving #17 Description: The Koru meaning comes from the small baby shoots of the punga ferns as they begin to grow.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Koru Bone Carving #17" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Tiki Bone Carving #5 Description: Tiki Bone Carving #5The Tiki depicts the first mortal born to the Gods. It is also a strong fertility symbol, with the hands on the loins symbolising fertility. The Tiki is a good luck charm, and believed to give the wearer clarity of thought and great inner knowledge.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.Each piece is unique and therefore may vary slightly in size, colour and markings.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.Highly recommended to serious collectors.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.This New Zealand bone TIKI CARVING is great for NEW ZEALAND GIFTS... Read More about the "Tiki Bone Carving #5" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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Koru Bone Carving #1 Description: The Koru meaning comes from the small baby shoots of the punga ferns as they begin to grow.Hand crafted in New Zealand by one of New Zealand`s leading bone carvers.This is a unique one off piece.Please note: This product is hand craved and is made to order. Please allow 14 to 21 working days additional to the delivery time.If you would like a carving made to your own design please email us the details and we will give you a price.... Read More about the "Koru Bone Carving #1" on the Shop New Zealand (NZ) Website

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