What You Should Know About Bone Carving Necklaces
The bone carving necklace is a traditional Maori art form. It’s a beautiful part of Maori culture, rich in symbolism and meaning. A bone carving necklace makes an amazing heirloom and are highly valued and treasured amongst the Maori people. Bone carving necklaces have a long history and are an important cultural symbol still today. They provide an insight into the history of a people who in the past had no written language to record their traditions. Bone carving necklaces capture the beliefs and cultural stories of the Maori people. In the past these beautiful items of jewellery served a number of purposes, from being simply attractive ornaments to providing identification, protection or even affirmation to people. They were also sometimes used as a reward. Bone carving necklaces were always…