Set Of Five Wild New Zealand P??ua Shell Ornaments - Natural Beach-Combed Abalone Decorations On Jute Cord For Yule Christmas Trees

Welcome to Kerrie Owens Arts From the wild shores of Kaikura, New Zealand, these naturally tumbled Pua shells have been shaped by ocean, tide, & time treasures sculpted by nature herself. Each piece has been hand-drilled & gently polished to reveal its inner iridescence while preserving its original, organic form. No two shells are alike. Blues, greens, purples, & pinks shimmer in shifting light, their colours echoing the depths of the Pacific. Hung simply on natural jute cord, they make radiant & meaningful Yule or Christmas ornaments carrying the spirit of the sea & the calm strength of nature into your home. Sustainability & Process These Pua shells are ethically beachcombed from the Kaikura coastline never harvested from live molluscs. Each shell is cleaned, polished by hand, & drilled for hanging, with care taken to keep their natural curves & edges intact. By working with naturally discarded shell, each ornament helps reduce waste while honouring the cycles of ocean & earth. The jute cord complements their raw, coastal beauty biodegradable, simple, & honest. Symbolism & Spirit Pua (Haliotis iris) is sacred in Mori tradition symbolising protection, peace, & the eyes of ancestors watching over the living. Its iridescence represents change, emotion, & the harmony of opposites the balance between light & dark, land & sea, seen & unseen. Used as ornaments for Yule or Christmas, these shells bring a reminder of connection: between the natural & the spiritual, the old year & the new. Their ocean-born shimmer is a tribute to resilience, transformation, & the returning light. Geology & Science Pua shell is a type of abalone unique to New Zealand, composed primarily of aragonite (CaCO) crystals in a layered nacre structure. This microscopic brickwork formation causes light interference creating the brilliant rainbow sheen. The shells' natural tumbling & weathering along the Kaikura coast enhance both texture & pattern, giving each piece its own fingerprint of the sea. Details & Features Set of four natural Pua (abalone) shell ornaments Ethically beachcombed from Kaikura, New Zealand Hand-polished & drilled by artisan maker Hung on natural jute cord Retains original, freeform shape Symbolic of protection, harmony, & oceanic renewal Ideal for Yule, Christmas, coastal or spiritual decor Dimensions & Variations Each shell is unique in shape & colour, typically ranging 4-6 cm across. Variations in iridescence & texture are part of their natural character. Care Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to water or direct sunlight to maintain lustre. Set Of Five Wild New Zealand Pua Shell Ornaments - Natural Beach-Combed Abalone Decorations On Jute Cord For Yule Christmas Trees