New Arrivals

This Wheku Beef Bone Heru is 155mm x 30mm. It is a 2 prong heru and features paua shell eyes. A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. A free gift box is included with purchase.

Meaning:

-The Wheku (Carved face), is a design that typically appears at the top of the gable on a Wharenui (Koruru). It represents ancestry and genealogy. The Wheku connects to one's own strength as well as the strength of those who have come before.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BH107

This Koru Beef Bone Heru is 155mm x 35mm. It is a 4 prong heru. A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. A free gift box is included with purchase.

Meaning:

- The shape of this design is a Koru Circle which symbolises the circle of life and how it has no beginning or end. A Koru Circle recognises history, whakapapa (genealogy), continuity, strength and harmony.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BH052

This Whanau Beef Bone Heru is 160mm x 35mm. It is a 4 prong heru. A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. A free gift box is included with purchase.

Meaning:

- The shape of this design is Whānau, this piece represents multiple symbolic concepts surrounding family, siblings, love, growth, and harmony. The Koru inside represents the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony, It is a powerful representation of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BH051

This Beef Bone Heru is 170mm x 40mm. It is a 4 prong heru. A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. Paua shell pieces are included within this piece. A free gift box is included with purchase.

Meaning:

- The shape of this design is a Manaia, the head of a bird, body of a man and a tail of a fish. A guardian and protector. The balance between the sky, earth and sea. The Korus inside the Manaia represent the continuous movement of life, new begginings, new opportunities, growth and harmony. It is a powerful representation of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BH009

This Beef Bone Necklace is 150mm x 35mm. It includes an airbrushed finish, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, this symbolises protection of one person for another. This is also a sign of protection from all directions for the wearer.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN070

This Beef Bone Necklace is 140mm x 30mm. It includes airbrushing, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

-The shape of this design a Toki which symbolises strength, determination and power.

-The Manaia inside the toki depicts a creature with the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. It acts as a guardian and protector, embodying the balance between the sky, earth, and sea.

-The Koru inside the toki symbolises the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony. It is a powerful representation of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact bone necklace pictured but it will be in the same design. Each bone necklace is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN069

This Beef Bone Necklace is 150mm x 35mm. It includes airbrushing, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

-The shape of this design a Toki which symbolises strength, determination and power.

-The Manaia inside the toki depicts a creature with the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. It acts as a guardian and protector, embodying the balance between the sky, earth, and sea. 

-The Koru inside the toki symbolises the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth and harmony. It is a powerful representation of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact bone necklace pictured but it will be in the same design. Each bone necklace is uniquely made so slight variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN068

This Beef Bone Necklace is 150mm x 35mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord with criss-cross binding at the top, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Toki (Adze) design in this piece symbolizes strength, determination, power, courage, and bravery. The Toki is often gifted as a gesture of respect, recognising a person’s inner strength or as a tribute to someone overcoming adversity.

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN037

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 40mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, for some this can symbolise protection of one person for another. This is also a sign of protection from all directions for the wearer.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN035

This Beef Bone Necklace is 130mm x 35mm. It comes with contrast staining, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord with criss-cross binding at the top, and a free gift box. 

Meaning:

- The Toki (Adze) shape of this piece symbolises strength, determination, courage and bravery. It is often gifted as a gesture of respect, recognising a person’s inner strength or as a tribute to someone overcoming adversity. The designs inside this piece symbolise all cultures coming together as one.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN034

This Beef Bone Necklace is 135mm x 30mm. It includes paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

- In this design there are 2 Manaia, for some this can symbolise protection of one person for another. This is also a sign of protection from all directions for the wearer.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN032

This Beef Bone Heru is 155mm x 30mm. It is a 3 prong heru. A heru is a Māori decorative wearable comb, suitable for both genders. This design includes paua shell pieces and has been airbrushed with paua-like colouring A free gift box is included with purchase.

Meaning:

- The Manaia is a guardian figure that moves seamlessly between the physical and spiritual world. This Manaia depicts the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish. The balance between the sky, earth, and sea. It acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) for the wearer and represents protection and balance throughout life’s journey.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BH019

These Beef Bone Earrings are 25mm with 20mm hypoallergenic, stainless steel hooks. They have been airbrushed to have paua-like colouring.

Meaning:

-The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BE110

This Beef Bone Necklace is 125mm x 35mm. It includes an airbrushed finish, paua shell pieces, a black 3 plait adjustable cord, and a free giftbox.

Meaning:

- The Tiki symbolizes good luck, charm, clarity of thoughts and great inner knowledge. For some the Tiki can also represent fertility, protection and strength. There is no general consensus on the meaning behind Tiki orientation (straight or sideways) and is often dependent on personal preference in modern society.

- The Koru design draws from the unfurling frond of the native silver fern. It symbolizes the continuous movement of life, new beginnings, new opportunities, growth, and harmony. The Koru is a powerful representation of the cycle of renewal and change.

Important Note: Please note that you may not receive the exact taonga pictured but it will be in the same design and style. Each taonga is hand-made so variations may occur.

Reference Code: BN067