Bone Carvings
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.
Paraoa Kowhaiwhai Mere - Whale Bone Club
$38,208.00
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...
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Paraoa Manaia - Finau Katoa
$7,086.00
Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol...
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Paraoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture
$17,938.00
This Paraoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture measures 20 x 4.5 and was hand carved by Alex Sands. It sits on a brass frame...
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Rei puta - Teeth Of Tohorā Whale
$11,660.00
Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
$5,830.00
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...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
$4,933.00
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...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
$4,261.00
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...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
$4,485.00
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...
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Whale Bone Mau Taringa - Drop Pendant Earrings
$2,265.00
Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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