Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Bone Fish Hook Necklaces

One of the most popular Maori arts is bone carving. This type of Polynesian artistry goes back hundreds, even thousands of years ago. Even nowadays this craft is still alive. Moreover, it is flourishing because of the grown interest in indigenous cultures such as that of the Maori.

A special kind of bone carvings are the necklaces. These have been popular among boaters, surfers, and other water sports fans for decades. Also the many tourists visiting New Zealand are fond of these little works of art.

Many of the designs used in these carvings are authentically historic but a selection of the renowned Maori and New Zealand carvers make use of contemporary patterns or combinations in their works. Whatever your personal taste demands, here's some more info on bone Maori fish hook necklaces.