Bone Carving
The
majority of our Stock Bone carvings are made from Caribau bone, a
species of water buffalo found in most of Eurasia and domesticated as a
beast of burden and labor. (see pic)
For larger, thicker carvings, domestic beef cattle bone is the material of choice for most carvers as only the front leg bone from the knee to the ankle or "hock" has substantial enough outer walls to the bone to suffice for either species.
The
majority of our Stock Bone carvings are made from Caribau bone, a
species of water buffalo found in most of Eurasia and domesticated as a
beast of burden and labor. (see pic)For larger, thicker carvings, domestic beef cattle bone is the material of choice for most carvers as only the front leg bone from the knee to the ankle or "hock" has substantial enough outer walls to the bone to suffice for either species.
You
will find these bone carvings to be extremely high quality, absolutely
premium
materials and ethically "pono" as it is a Kiwi owned business which
keeps all cultural tenets in place as a foundation, but is not afraid
or reluctant to pursue excellence through the use of modern resource.
We believe in the words of the late Ed Parker; "Knowledge is bound when compelled to tradition, knowledge is endless when tradition is bound." and heartily encourage these kinds of evolutionary changes and improvements to the arts while holding true to traditional values and purposes of expression.
Custom work from these artists is available and they are very talented. If you can sketch or find a picture of what you desire, it can likely be created especially for you from this beautiful, quality material.
Offered here is an example of some of our best selling bone carving designs. If you are familiar with our old site you've seen the 200 or so designs we formerly carried. Some are duplicated here, though the materials and level of carving is far superior. The old designs are all still available as well, please contact us if you don't see something you desire here. It is always worth dropping a note to ask beyond the designs displayed as there is simply too much to picture here. Rather than overwhelm the shopper with so many choices it becomes a blur, we've chosen to include a cross-section of popular designs and successful sellers.
Mahalo!!
We believe in the words of the late Ed Parker; "Knowledge is bound when compelled to tradition, knowledge is endless when tradition is bound." and heartily encourage these kinds of evolutionary changes and improvements to the arts while holding true to traditional values and purposes of expression.
Custom work from these artists is available and they are very talented. If you can sketch or find a picture of what you desire, it can likely be created especially for you from this beautiful, quality material.
Offered here is an example of some of our best selling bone carving designs. If you are familiar with our old site you've seen the 200 or so designs we formerly carried. Some are duplicated here, though the materials and level of carving is far superior. The old designs are all still available as well, please contact us if you don't see something you desire here. It is always worth dropping a note to ask beyond the designs displayed as there is simply too much to picture here. Rather than overwhelm the shopper with so many choices it becomes a blur, we've chosen to include a cross-section of popular designs and successful sellers.
Mahalo!!
