Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum Each black pearl is unique

Each black pearl is unique and each carving is done to fit the character of the pearl

the more you see the rich Tahitian culture in it's raw form

The craft of weaving lauhala has been passed down throughout the generations from ancient Polynesia to todays local handicrafters

Variations in colors and sizes occur due to nature of coconut husks

brown pigment made from the bark of the koka tree is rubbed across the patterns

Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum Each black pearl is uniqueHavaiki is home to the original inhabitants of Polynesia the Maohi. Legend has it that all the islands of the South Pacific were settled by voyaging canoes originating from Havaiki. The black pearl shell was made into tools that the Maohi used to fish, and fashion into tools. We celebrate the natural beauty of the islands and feature Tahiti's national flower the Tahitian Gardenia. A natural and durable cotton necklace and clasp complete the island