taonga – Pounamu Online

Bone Leaf Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:57 +0000

Carved from cow bone, this taonga is carved in the shape of a leaf, contains koru motifs and is set with a round eye of paua. The leaf is symbolic of our links to our whanau, whakapapa and nature. The koru resembles new beginnings, new life, growth and harmony.

6.5cm L x 3cm W

Bone Wave Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:22:35 +0000

Carved from cow bone, this taonga contains wave motifs that represent an affinity with water, oceans and ocean life. It provides protection for travel over water and also brings, peace, prosperity and good health.

5.5cm W x 2.5cm H

Bone Hei Tiki Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:15:07 +0000

Resembling the human form, this Hei Tiki is carved from cow bone and is tied with an adjustable woven cord. The hei tiki is a symbol of good luck, strength and fertility. This particular hei tiki is pulling a traditional pukana. Its three-fingered hands represent the relationship between birth, life and death.

6.5cm W x 3cm H

Green Resin Hei Tiki Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:05:43 +0000

Resembling the human form, this Hei Tiki is set in green resin with blue glass eyes and carved with intricate lines and details. The hei tiki is a symbol of good luck, strength and fertility. This particular hei tiki alludes to the ancient tradition of hei tiki carving, by having one hand resting on its hapu (pregnant) belly. Its three-fingered hands represent the relationship between birth, life and death.

4.6cm L x 2.6cm W

White Resin Hei Tiki Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:05:31 +0000

Resembling the human form, this Hei Tiki is set in white resin with blue glass eyes and carved with intricate lines and details. The hei tiki is a symbol of good luck, strength and fertility. This particular hei tiki alludes to the ancient tradition of hei tiki carving, by having one hand resting on its hapu (pregnant) belly. Its three-fingered hands represent the relationship between birth, life and death.

5cm L x 2.6cm W

Small Carved Wooden Taonga Box

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:38:02 +0000

17cm W x 8cmD x 7cm H

Medium Carved Wooden Taonga Box

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:35:26 +0000

20cm W x 13cmD x 8cm H

Large Carved Wooden Taonga Box

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:26 +0000

26cm W x 19cmD x 11cm H

Handwoven Purple Flax Kete (Large Backpack)

pounamuonline_admin — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:14:07 +0000

This handwoven purple flax kete has a tight weave, a stunning paua motif on the front and and is designed to be carried on the back. A gorgeous and spacious accessory for everyday use or a trip to the beach.

Dimensions of kete (without handles): 30cm W at bottom/17cm W at top x 40cm H x 11cm D.

Handwoven Yellow Flax Kete (Medium Shoulder Bag)

pounamuonline_admin — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:03:16 +0000

This handwoven yellow flax kete has a tight weave, a lovely flower motif on the front and and is designed to be carried on the shoulder. A sweet and spacious accessory for everyday use.

Dimensions of kete (without handles): 32cm W x 25cm H x 8cm D.