Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum Variations in colors and sizes

Variations in colors and sizes occur due to nature of coconut husks

and no electricity

brown pigment made from the bark of the koka tree is rubbed across the patterns

the kumu (teacher) or musician holds the ipu and strikes it with the fingers and the palm of the dominant hand and by thumping the bottom against a matted floor

Each black pearl is unique and each carving is done to fit the character of the pearl

Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum Variations in colors and sizesHavaiki is home to the original inhabitants of Polynesia the Maohi. Legend has it that all the islands of the South Pacific were settled by voyaging canoes originating from Havaiki. The black pearl shell was made into tools that the Maohi used to fish, and fashion into tools. We celebrate the natural beauty of the islands and feature Tahiti's national flower the Tahitian Gardenia. A natural and durable cotton necklace and clasp complete the island