HOANUI NecklaceT

Expertly crafted from coconut husk fibers, Tahitian pearls and shells, this necklace totally reflects the cultural traditions of Tahiti. The workmanship and design of this necklace is astounding. The materials are all natural and come from Tahiti. The name of this necklace; "Hoanui" means; Great Friend, a name that reflects the warmth and love of the Tahitian people and one of most treasured possessions in Tahitian culture. Pearls have been symbolic of purity and love for centuries, so what better symbolism to wear around your neck than something made in paradise, from earth's bounty and symbolic of purity and love. This necklace measure approximately 17" (43cm) and fastens with a traditional and ingenious closure involving two interlocking loops with a pig-tail lock. The necklace includes four Tahitian pearls measuring between 8.5mm and 10.5mm as well as number of smaller pearls, a piece of Mother-of-Pearl and a shark's tooth generally symbolic of courage.