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Bone Double Twist Pendant
Size (mm): 29 L x 15 W
This bone carving is a beautiful piece of Māori jewelry. The height that the pendant hangs at can be adjusted using the sliding knots. Each piece is individually hand-carved so slight variations occur. Supplied loose in a cellophane bag.
The Twist represents the path of life and is a symbol of the strong bond between loved ones.
Brought this for my older sister, had no
Idea what it was truly going to look like as sent directly to her.
It’s honestly beautiful, the photo doesn’t do
It justice and she’s absolutely in love with it.
I brought 3 Pikorua, the same, but different for myself and 2 siblings, to remind us of our bond and to keep each other close to our hearts as we are spread out across the country.
I couldn’t be happier honestly.
Thank you so much.
These remind us of our bond as our dear father’s daughters, he recently passed.
So I can’t thank you enough for how
Beautiful these are.
Vivienne R
Love every one of my ordered gifts.
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