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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.
Mau Kaki Parāoa - Whalebone Reel Beaded Necklace
$961.00 $1,281.00
This Mau Kaki Parāoa - Whalebone Reel Beaded Necklace features black and red glass beads with whalebone at its centre. It was hand-crafted by Yuri Terenyi and...
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Paraoa Kowhaiwhai Mere - Whale Bone Club
$29,761.00 $39,681.00
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
$5,519.00 $7,359.00
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 Mau Taringa - Whale Bone Earrings
$2,970.00 $3,959.00
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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Paraoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture
$13,972.00 $18,630.00
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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Paraoa Wahaika - Whale Bone Close Combat Weapon
$31,437.00 $41,916.00
Wahaika, meaning the fish mouth, were close-combat weapons used to bait and engage an enmy into a duel at their peril. The notched edge of...
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Rei Puta Paraoa
$9,082.00 $12,110.00
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
$4,192.00 $5,589.00
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
$4,541.00 $6,055.00
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
$3,843.00 $5,124.00
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
$3,319.00 $4,425.00
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
$3,493.00 $4,658.00
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
$1,764.00 $2,352.00
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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