Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tapa is double layered

Tapa is double layered

Medium (top dimensions: 5 1/8" x 3 3/4" - bottom dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8") - 1/2 lb

Siapo is made from the bark of the mulberry tree

this necklace makes a cultural statement

So versatile and unique

Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tapa is double layeredAncient Tahitians sometimes adorned themselves with jewelry, mostly made from shells, coral, wood, or stone. Artisans would smooth and carve and create distinctively Tahitian pieces. At times, they would create jewelry for the ear. The natural smooth finish and luster of the black lipped Tahitian oyster shells is perfect for jewelry making. Our artisans have created the Maita'i Collection an ornamental collection of unique Tahitian black pearl shell