Our range of traditional New Zealand Whale Bone and Greenstone (Pounamu) Art is hand-crafted by renown carvers and artists from across New Zealand as well as locally in Whakatane and the Bay of Plenty. These items are often purchased as a special gift with different designs based on Maori legend. 

Fish Hook (Hei Matau) - fish hook carvings represent prosperity, abundance, fertility and strength and seen as good luck charms, particularly for those traveling over water.

Koru - the Koru design represents the unfurling fern frond, bringing new life and purity to the world.

Manaia - the Manaia is a mythical, spiritual guardian with the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish. The Manaia is a provider and protector over the Sky, Earth & Sea. It is said to protect the wearer from evil.

Tiki - a popular NZ carving. The Tiki is often used as a good luck charm and symbol of fertility. It depicts the first born of the gods.

Twist - twist carvings can represent two new shoots growing together, the joining of two lives or bonding of friendship.

Whale Bone Carvings

Our selection of Whale Bone Carvings is updated frequently and includes bone carving necklaces, sculptures and other artworks, all hand carved from bone. Styles of Bone Carving art and jewellery includes Hooks, Koru, Manaia, Tiki, Twists and other specialty items created by Master Carvers around New Zealand.

If you are looking for a special bone carving gift as a necklace or specialty item give the team at Seabreeze Whakatane a call. We are in touch with carvers and can help you find the special bone carving you are looking for.

Whether you are located in Whakatane or elsewhere we can ship locally, nationally and internationally by arrangement.

Greenstone (Pounamu)

Greenstone (Pounamu), also known as New Zealand Jade, comes in a range of colours from the deepest green to lighter shades, no piece is the same making each carving even more unique.

At Seabreeze Souvenirs Whakatane we have an extensive collection of Greenstone Jewellery in traditional and modern styles. Talented artists and carvers from Whakatane and across New Zealand create these unique items with special meaning.

Our Pounamu collection includes Hooks, Koru, Manai, Tiki, Twists as well as other items such as greenstone rings, bracelets and unique one-off carvings.

Visit our website to browse our collection online, click here to send an email, call us on 07 308 4629 or visit us in-store on The Strand, Whakatane.