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Bone Stingray Pendant
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Discover the exquisite Bone Stingray Pendant, a stunning piece of Maori jewellery expertly crafted from premium bone. This unique pendant, featuring a graceful design that mimics the elegance of a stingray swimming through the ocean, measures 53 mm in height and 44 mm in width, making it a perfect addition to any jewellery collection. Carefully carved by skilled artisans, each pendant showcases intricate details including the mouth and gill slits of the stingray, providing a three-dimensional effect that captures the essence of this majestic creature.
In Maori culture, the stingray, or Whai, symbolizes protection and guardianship. It is revered as a kaitiaki, ensuring that shellfish harvesting areas are safeguarded. Wearing this pendant not only elevates your style but also connects you to the rich heritage and customs of the Kiwi community. Crafted using top-quality materials, the Bone Stingray Pendant comes on an adjustable cord, allowing for a comfortable fit for all occasions.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a personal treasure, this pendant is supplied loose in a plastic bag to ensure its protection during transit. Celebrate Maori craftsmanship and culture with this timeless piece, ideal for those who appreciate unique, handcrafted jewellery.
Fancy Stingray Pendant - on an adjustable cord
Size (mm):53 H x 44 W.
This bone carving is a beautiful piece of Maori jewellery. You can see the mouth and gill slits on the underside of this carving. By selecting the correct bone material and following the contours you get a carving that shows the graceful swimming action of the Ray.
In the Te Wh?nau-?-Apanui tribal area, the Whai (stingray) is seen as a kaitiaki (guardian), which protects the areas where shellfish are harvested. It was believed that if people followed the right Tikanga (customary practices), the stingray would ensure there were plenty of shellfish.
They are supplied loose in a plastic bag. Each piece is individually carved so slight variations can occur€”beautifully three-dimensional carving.
In Maori culture, the stingray, or Whai, symbolizes protection and guardianship. It is revered as a kaitiaki, ensuring that shellfish harvesting areas are safeguarded. Wearing this pendant not only elevates your style but also connects you to the rich heritage and customs of the Kiwi community. Crafted using top-quality materials, the Bone Stingray Pendant comes on an adjustable cord, allowing for a comfortable fit for all occasions.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a personal treasure, this pendant is supplied loose in a plastic bag to ensure its protection during transit. Celebrate Maori craftsmanship and culture with this timeless piece, ideal for those who appreciate unique, handcrafted jewellery.
Fancy Stingray Pendant - on an adjustable cord
Size (mm):53 H x 44 W.
This bone carving is a beautiful piece of Maori jewellery. You can see the mouth and gill slits on the underside of this carving. By selecting the correct bone material and following the contours you get a carving that shows the graceful swimming action of the Ray.
In the Te Wh?nau-?-Apanui tribal area, the Whai (stingray) is seen as a kaitiaki (guardian), which protects the areas where shellfish are harvested. It was believed that if people followed the right Tikanga (customary practices), the stingray would ensure there were plenty of shellfish.
They are supplied loose in a plastic bag. Each piece is individually carved so slight variations can occur€”beautifully three-dimensional carving.
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