Sands Carving Studio have an exquisite range of bone necklaces, earrings and art sculptures , handcrafted by artisans to celebrate the rich heritage and artistry of Māori culture.
Manaia are personal shield of great power, and are the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Maori measurement of worth, respect, and prestige. With ethereal presence and...
Koauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies. In welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Traditional Māori Heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of mana and...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
A koropepe is a traditional Māori design resembling an eel or fish. It symbolises new beginnings, growth, and fertility, and often represents ancestral spirits or...
A personal shield of great power, manaia is the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Maori measurement of worth, respect, and prestige. With ethereal presence...
Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
This Wheku piece was carved from bone and features beautiful moko patterns. Tā moko is the permanent marking or "tattoo" as traditionally practised by Māori. This piece measures 52...
Celtic knots are complete loops that have no start or finish. They could be said to represent eternity, whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or...
Koru Toki - Contemporary Bone and Wood Adze Spiral Pendant Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found...
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Hei Matau Pikorua - Contemporary Bone Twist Pendant
CHF 75.00
The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 75.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 75.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 75.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 83.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 83.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 83.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 75.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 83.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 83.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei Matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide good...
Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
CHF 93.00
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
The Manawa (heart) is a timeless depiction of love. Combined with the Koru, this piece represents new life, family, purity, and peace. This piece was...
The twisting Pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and negative,...
Koru Toki - Contemporary Bone Adze Spiral Earrings
CHF 359.00
Koru Toki - Contemporary Bone Adze Spiral Earrings Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the...
Koru Toki - Contemporary Bone Adze Spiral Pendant Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the...
Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant | Yuri Terenyi
CHF 652.00
This Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant was hand-carved and finished by master carver and artist Yuri Terenyi. It boasts very fine ornamental designs and is finished...
Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant | Yuri Terenyi
CHF 665.00
This Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant was hand-carved and finished by master carver and artist Yuri Terenyi. It boasts very fine ornamental designs and is finished...
Mere pounamu were highly-prized taonga (heirlooms) handed down from one generation to the next. To possess a mere siginified the status and mana (authority) of...