Artisan Tahitian Maoa Taratoni Pendant Style:Pae Then they are dried and

Then they are dried and flattened

siapo (tapa) has maintained its major role as an item of exchange and formal presentation

until the desired depth is reached

Each pareu buckle varies in shell hues so you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind

Artisan Tahitian Maoa Taratoni Pendant Style:Pae Then they are dried andIt's amazing what you can find in the crystal clear lagoons of the French Polynesian islands. One unique shell you might find is the somewhat large Maoa Taratoni (Burgau), which is a relative of the Turbo shells found throughout the world. The thick shell is camouflaged against the coral reefs and has several different color layers. Carvers love this material as it is unique at every layer. Colors can range from the typical mother of pearl colors to