In MAORI culture, a bond is created between individuals through gift giving. This Polynesian practice of gift giving among the Maori is known as ‘Hau – “the spirit of things”. Since the thing itself pertains to a person (the giver); to give something to another person is to give a part of yourself. To receive a gift is to receive a part of someone’s spiritual essence.
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New Life Pendant
Maori Artist
$90.00 CADCattle Bone, Abalone shell
The oval shape of this piece is the universal symbol of new life and the Abalone shell inlay represents water from which all life is derived.
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New Life Pendant
Kerry Thompson
$1,200.00 CADCattle Bone
This carving represents new growth and the entwining of fern shoots as they reach for the light, bringing new life to the world.