Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum the kumu (teacher) or musician

the kumu (teacher) or musician holds the ipu and strikes it with the fingers and the palm of the dominant hand and by thumping the bottom against a matted floor

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

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

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

A black nylon cord is attached to adjust for just about anyone's preference

Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum the kumu (teacher) or musicianHavaiki 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