Paua


What is Paua?

Paua is a species of abalone (haliotis iris), it is only found in the sea around New Zealand. This marine mollusk eats seaweed and lives clinging to rocks at depths of 1-10 meters, normaly alond the shoreline. Paua Shell is the most colourful of ll the abalone shells. Most other abalone are pale in comparison.

The paua fishery is properly managed,there is a quota management system and strictly enforced regulations controlling the size of paua taken. The paua divers can only freedive to pry paua off the rocks. The use of air tanks is prohibited. So also paua stock have been depleted, the sustainability of this natural resource appears ensured. The shell is  byproduct of catching paua for thir meat. By purchasing a piece of paua jewellery you are increasing the value of this resource and helping ensure that it be managed in a ustainable way.

Paua meat is a traditional delicacy for Maori, essential for a good wedding feast. Most of the paua meat is exported to Asia, where abalone has always been regarded as one of the supreme delicacies.


 

Dolphine with risen body approx. 300mm in lenght. The dolphine can be hanged or clued on wall.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: DBP01

NZD   55.00


 

Jumping dolphin with risen body approx.  250mm. Ornament can be hang or clued on wall.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: DBP02

NZD   45.00

 

Seahorse with risen body made from paua shell approx. 400mm in hight. This product can be made in different size on request.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: SHBP

NZD   75.00


 

 

Dragonfly with risen body com's in two colour of shell and in two different size.

approx. 220mm x 280mm and 400mm x 450mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: DFB20

NZD   30.00

Code: DFB40

NZD    50.00


 

Seahorse baby come in two different size'z and the are flat in body. The are made with paua shell. Size 1 approx. 180mm and size 2 approx. 110mm

$  10.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: SHF01

NZD   20.00

Code: SHF02

NZD    15.00

 

Fish hook or "hei matau" in maori symbolises prosperity and is approx. 335mm long, is made for hanging on wall.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: HP

NZD  35.00

 

Kiwiana, New Zealand Jandl made from paua com's in two sizes, but can prroduced in any size on request. Small approx. 110mm, medium 220mm.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: JP1

NZD  15.00

Code: JP2

NZD   25.00

 

Kiwi with risen body made from paua shell is approx. 260mm x 250mm in size.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code:KB1

NZD  60.00

 

Lizzard with risen body from paua with pink back shell approx. 400mm and Lizzard with risen body in paua shell only approx. 400mm

$  15.00shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: LB2C01

NZD:  75.00

Code: LB1C02

NZD   70.00

 

Whale with risen body approx. 250mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: WB1

NZD   35.00

 

New Zealand Map magnet 2 pieces approx. 80mm each made from paua.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: MM01

NZD   25.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell with Icon-Fern Leaf on stand approx. 125mm high.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA66

NZD   35.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell Christal - Arrow on stand approx. 125mm high

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA94

NZD  45.00

 

Ornametal Paua shell on stand with Christal-Paddle approx.  125mm high

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA95

NZD  45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell with Christal - Star on stand, approx.125mm hight.

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA98

NZD 45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Christal - Drop approx. 125mm

$  15.00Shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA97

NZD  45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Crystal - Heart approx. 130mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA92

NZD   45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Crystal - Snowflake approx. 125mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA90

NZD   45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Crystal - Spear, approx. 125mm high

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA93

NZD   45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Crystal -Sphere approx. 125mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code:PSA96

NZD  45.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Clock, approx.  125mm high

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on requesst.

Code: PSA67

NZD  60.00

 

Ornamental Paua dish, dipping dish, approx. 135mm x 50mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code:PSD3

NZD  35.00

 

Numbers from 1 to 0 usefull for housenumber or room number approx. 160mm high. The code is NU and than you have to add the numbers you want.

$  10.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea freight cost on request.

Code: NU

NZD:   20.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand with Icon - Kiwi approx. 125mm high

$  15.00shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA64

NZD   35.00

 

Ornamental Paua shell on stand Icon - Map of New Zealand approx. 130mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PSA65

NZD   35.00

 

Letters from A to Z in two different size. 1.)   approx. 100mm and 2.)  60mm.

Code: L100 plus letter or

Code: L60  plus letter

$  7.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea freigth on request.

NZD    15.00

NZD     10.00

 

Dopple Heart from Paua hanging ornament approx. 150mm

$  15.00 shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code:PHA15

NZD  25.00

 

Octopus in production soon avaliable.

 

Pinguin with risen body with 2 colour shell hand made, approx. 280mm high.

$  15.00shipping in New Zealand, oversea shipping cost on request.

Code: PP1

NZD  50.00