Tiki with Paua Inlay
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This pendant is in the shape of a symbol called a Tiki. Comes with Black Thong Cord.
Tiki
A very ancient symbol and is by far the least understood so there are a number of legends about its meaning.
Some say he came from the stars and that he was the first man of the world. He is also often depicted with webbed feet which suggests a strong link to the creatures of the sea.
Tiki was respected as the teacher of all things and the wearer of this symbol is therefore seen to possess clarity of thought, loyalty, great inner knowledge and strength of character.
Bone
An important material for the Maori. It is said that once you wear a peice of bone next to your skin, some of you passes into the pendant and the pendant becomes one with you.
You will notice that over time as the bone absorbs your skins oils that it will change to a creamy yellow colour
Hard, durable and simple to work. It was used for fish hooks, chisels, spear points and many other useful tools. Moa bone, seal ivory and human bone were the main sources