Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum usually your knuckle (hold your

usually your knuckle (hold your hand straight and fold your thumb inside)

1/2") diameter

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

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

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

Black Pearl Havaiki Pendant Necklace Drum usually your knuckle (hold yourHavaiki 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