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.
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...
These earrings have been made from beef bone and carved into the shape of a tooth/niho. The Niho form represents strength, leadership and resilience. This...
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...
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...