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Art Hawaiian Jewelry Boar's Tusk Necklace
 
 
 
 
Sale
price
 40.00
media:Carved Boar's Tusk
size:2.625 inches
Notes: "I've been told that some soldiers in Iraq that have the Niho Pua'a with them have been protected from harm. Such it is that Maybe these Na Kanaka Koa(warriors) have the pua'a as their Aumakua.
Ships: Within 2 weeks
Date: 2007
 

Description

This is a custom carved boar's tusk with a Koa cap and Kakau(tattoo) design carving on the tusk. The symbols represent the Niho mano/shark teeth for protection & strength. Symbols of the kanaka koa/warrior. The tusk itself is 2-5/8" long on the curve and 2.25 tip to top. finished to a hand-rubbed polish. The bark-brown colored kaula/cord is 19 inches in length. The tusk is emblematic of the Hunter/warrior and a symbol of the Pua'a Aumakua. A symbol of the pig-god Kamapua'a & Pele's lover.
 
 
 
 

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