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Gold Capped Kawakawa Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant
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Gold Capped Kawakawa Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant

Sold Out ¥114,500

Polished Kawakawa hei toki - adze set by John Mayo in a solid 9ct gold setting, suspended by a gold plated sterling silver chain. In...

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Sterling Silver Raukaraka Hei Toki - Pounamu Flower Adze
Sterling Silver Raukaraka Hei Toki - Pounamu Flower Adze ¥66,000
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Sterling Silver Raukaraka Hei Toki - Pounamu Flower Adze

¥66,000

In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...

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Inanga Hei Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant
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Inanga Hei Toki - Pounamu Adze Pendant

Sold Out ¥66,000

In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...

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XL Inanga Hei Toki - Jade Adze Pendant
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XL Inanga Hei Toki - Jade Adze Pendant

Sold Out ¥196,900

In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...

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Inanga Rei Niho - NZ Greenstone Whale Tooth Pendant
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Inanga Rei Niho - NZ Greenstone Whale Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥95,300

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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Totoweka Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Totoweka Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥72,400

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥114,500

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Kahurangi - Gold Pounamu Necklace
Kahurangi - Gold Pounamu Necklace ¥89,800
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Kahurangi - Gold Pounamu Necklace

¥89,800

Highly polished kahurangi pounamu set in a solid 9 ct gold and sterling silver setting, suspended on a gold-plated sterling silver chain. This taonga was...

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このアイテムは定期購入または後払い購入です。続行することにより、キャンセルポリシーに同意し、注文がフルフィルメントされるまで、もしくは許可される場合はキャンセルするまで、このページに記載されている価格、頻度、日付で選択した決済方法に請求することを承認するものとします。
Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥57,300

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Pounamu Toki Sculptural Adze with Paua Eye Detail
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Pounamu Toki Sculptural Adze with Paua Eye Detail

Sold Out ¥137,400

This Sculptural Toki will come mounted on brass and set upon a native timber base. This exquisite piece spans 17 x 7.5 cm and is adorned...

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Pūtātara - Shell Trumpet with Whale Tooth Mouthpiece
Pūtātara - Shell Trumpet with Whale Tooth Mouthpiece ¥911,100
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Pūtātara - Shell Trumpet with Whale Tooth Mouthpiece

¥911,100

Pūtātara are instruments made from the shell of the triton sea snail. Their oro (sound) was used to herald the arrival of manuhiri (visitors) and...

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このアイテムは定期購入または後払い購入です。続行することにより、キャンセルポリシーに同意し、注文がフルフィルメントされるまで、もしくは許可される場合はキャンセルするまで、このページに記載されている価格、頻度、日付で選択した決済方法に請求することを承認するものとします。
Hei Tiki Paraoa - Whale Bone Pendant
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Hei Tiki Paraoa - Whale Bone Pendant

Sold Out ¥187,800

Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance  of Tupuna (ancestors)...

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Sterling Silver Flower Jade Drop Pendant Necklace
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Sterling Silver Flower Jade Drop Pendant Necklace

Sold Out ¥31,600

A beautiful gem quality Marsden Flower Jade Drop Pendant Silver Necklace by Sands Jewellery House.  All our jewellery is individually crafted in our Hamilton studio,...

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Inanga Waihaka - Pounamu Carved Club
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Inanga Waihaka - Pounamu Carved Club

Sold Out ¥724,300

This double sided wahaika features  kōwhaiwhai patterns and is bound with a muka coloured braided wrist tau (cord). It sits on native timber base with brass...

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Kotiate Parāoa - New Zealand Whalebone Striking Club
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Kotiate Parāoa - New Zealand Whalebone Striking Club

Sold Out ¥869,900

This double sided Kotiate Parāoa - New Zealand Whalebone Striking Club features kōwhaiwhai patterns at it’s core and is bound with a wax muka (tan) coloured...

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Waihaka Parāoa - Whale Bone Hand Club
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Waihaka Parāoa - Whale Bone Hand Club

Sold Out ¥686,800

This double-sided waihaka parāoa features stylised manaia with pāua shell inlaid eyes and intricately carved mangopare and ununahi designs. This waihaka is an important example...

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Kawakawa Pekapeka
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Kawakawa Pekapeka

Sold Out ¥115,900

Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and are the representation of the native bat of Aotearoa. This particular piece is carved as a twin manaia and has...

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Patu Parāoa  - NZ Whale Bone Hand Club
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Patu Parāoa - NZ Whale Bone Hand Club

Sold Out ¥439,500

This Patu Parāoa - NZ Whale Bone Hand Club has been hand-carved from whale bone and features a muka coloured braided wrist tau (cord), grooved...

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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Bone Tooth Pendant
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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Bone Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥144,700

This rei niho parāoa, or rei puta, symbolises the intimate connection between Maori and tohorā (whales). It features kirikiore engraving and whakapapa notches along each...

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Whale Bone Rei Patu - Notched Pendant
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Whale Bone Rei Patu - Notched Pendant

Sold Out ¥130,500

This intricate Whale Bone Rei Patu Pendant features paua shell inlaid eyes measures 9.1 x3.4 cm and is hangs from a tan adjustable hand braided waxed cord.  Maori...

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Pounamu Wahaika - New Zealand Jade War Club
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Pounamu Wahaika - New Zealand Jade War Club

Sold Out ¥398,300

This Pounamu Wahaika - New Zealand Jade War Club has been carved with beautiful translucent pounamu and and features a muka coloured braided wrist tau (cord)...

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Black Maire Pūtōrino - New Zealand Native Timber Flute
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Black Maire Pūtōrino - New Zealand Native Timber Flute

Sold Out ¥144,700

Pūtōrino are the embodiment of Hine Raukatauri (guardian of music). Pūtōrino produces both a male and female voice, with a third spirit voice found between...

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Pounamu Ipu Kohatu - Satin Finish New Zealand Jade Bowl
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Pounamu Ipu Kohatu - Satin Finish New Zealand Jade Bowl

Sold Out ¥159,400

This gorgeous Pounamu Ipu Kohatu - New Zealand Jade Bowl measures roughly 250 x 173  x 47 mm and was hand-carved and polished with a satin...

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Rimu Pounamu Kumete - Carved Native Timber and Greenstone Bowl
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Rimu Pounamu Kumete - Carved Native Timber and Greenstone Bowl

Sold Out ¥289,600

This gorgeous hand-carved Rimu Pounamu Kumete - Carved Native Timber and Greenstone Bowl measures 340 x 76 x 130 and features a lovely disc of...

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Kauri Pounamu Kumete - Carved Native Timber New Zealand Jade Bowl
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Kauri Pounamu Kumete - Carved Native Timber New Zealand Jade Bowl

Sold Out ¥178,600

This gorgeous hand-carved Kauri Pounamu Kumete - Native Timber New Zealand Jade Bowl measures 16 cm in length and 12 cm in width. It features a...

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Whale Bone Hei Tiki Porohita Pounamu Disc Sculpture
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Whale Bone Hei Tiki Porohita Pounamu Disc Sculpture

Sold Out ¥659,300

This unique Whale Bone Hei Tiki Porohita Pounamu Disc Sculptural He Tiki was handcrafted and carved by Alex Sands. It is inlaid with paua shell eyes and sits upon a...

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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet
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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet

Sold Out ¥224,400

This pūtātara features a mouthpiece is made from cow bone, stained with a natural onion skin dye and intricately carved.  This pūtātara was hand carved...

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Whakapae Aotea Stone Hei Tiki
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Whakapae Aotea Stone Hei Tiki

Sold Out ¥174,000

This Whakapae Aotea stone Hei Tiki has inlaid paua eyes and is bound with a muka (tan) coloured adjustable wax cord. It measures 80 x...

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Rimu Patu - New Zealand Native Timber War Club
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Rimu Patu - New Zealand Native Timber War Club

Sold Out ¥115,900

This Rimu Patu - New Zealand Native Timber War Club has been hand-carved from Rimu timber and features a muka coloured braided  wrist tau (cord),...

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Signature Matai Maripi with Pounamu Shark Teeth
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Signature Matai Maripi with Pounamu Shark Teeth

Sold Out ¥549,400

Kia ora koutou te whānau. This Matai Māripi has been hand carved Mātai New Zealand native timber and engraved with unaunahi. It has been and...

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Pounamu Rei Niho - Carved Notched Tooth Pendant
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Pounamu Rei Niho - Carved Notched Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥128,200

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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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant
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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant

Sold Out ¥20,200

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...

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Raukaraka Flower Jade Gold Toki w/  Long Lost Stone Sculpture
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Raukaraka Flower Jade Gold Toki w/ Long Lost Stone Sculpture

Sold Out ¥115,900

This Raukaraka Gold Toki Jade Necklace is set in a 9 CT gold, hung from a gold plated sterling silver chain, and hand polished to showcase...

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Seal Tooth Rei Niho - Carved Tooth Pendant
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Seal Tooth Rei Niho - Carved Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥74,200

Rei Puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei Niho, carved from seal teeth, maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...

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Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki
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Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki

Sold Out ¥293,000

Flower jade, Kahurangi Pounamu Hei Tiki with characteristics of Pīpīwharauroa, meaning the shining cuckoo, a native bird from New Zealand. This piece measures roughly 105...

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Signature Wheku Tiki Mask - Marsden Jade & Lignum Vitae
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Signature Wheku Tiki Mask - Marsden Jade & Lignum Vitae

Sold Out ¥412,100

This stunning Marsden Jade and Wood Carved Wheku Tiki Mask is made from the densest and hardest wood known to man- Lignum Vitae. The eyes...

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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet
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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet

Sold Out ¥263,300

This hand-carved pūtātara features a tōtara wooden mouthpiece carved with a double wheku design, engraved with unaunahi and inlaid with paua eyes.  The wood is...

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Gold Heart Silhouette Pounamu Disc Pendant
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Gold Heart Silhouette Pounamu Disc Pendant

Sold Out ¥87,000

Marsden flower jade disk set in 9ct gold Victorian style on one side and an elegant heart silhouette on the other. It's suspended from a...

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