Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tanoa fa'iva are used in

Tanoa fa'iva are used in the preparation and serving of a beverage made from the roots of the kava plant

So versatile and unique

poi balls were made of moss wrapped in flax leaves and made very distinctive sounds as they hit a person's wrist or body and arms

Medium (top dimensions: 5 1/8" x 3 3/4" - bottom dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8") - 1/2 lb

Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tanoa fa'iva are used inAncient Tahitians sometimes adorned themselves with jewelry, mostly made from shells, coral, wood, or stone. Artisans would smooth and carve and create distinctively Tahitian pieces. At times, they would create jewelry for the ear. The natural smooth finish and luster of the black lipped Tahitian oyster shells is perfect for jewelry making. Our artisans have created the Maita'i Collection an ornamental collection of unique Tahitian black pearl shell