'Iwa, frigate, design earring made with Hawaiian Koa Wood.
The 'Iwa was a sign of good fortune for polynesian voyagers traveling the vast ocean. It could be used as a guide on their voyage or a sign that fish maybe nearby. People associate this symbol as a sign of good luck.
These earrings are laser cut and handmade on O'ahu. Hawaiian Koa Earring is lightweight and easy to wear.
The length is 7cm and the width is 1.4cm. The length is measured from the top of the hook.
It is finished with 14k Gold filled or Sterling Silver Coil Ball Earring Hooks. Please note the color you want.
We repurpose the left over, discarded, or scrap koa from various woodshops and builders and use it to create our pieces. Koa is known and loved for its beautiful and complex figure, colors, and depth. Because of this, some pieces of koa may look similar; But the look of each piece is truly unique and may vary in color and figure.
You will love and enjoy this one-of-a-kind koa earring.
日本ではオオグンカンドリとして知られる'Iwa。'Iwaとはハワイ語で泥棒という意味で、'iwaが他の鳥を攻撃し、その鳥が捕まえた魚などを横取りする姿から名付けられました。
'iwaは昔のポリネシアンが航海中にみると魚が近くにいる、航海のガイドとなるなど、幸運のサインと信じられていました。そのことから'Iwaのシンボルを身につけるといいことが起こると言われています。
サイズ：長さ7㎝（パーツ含む）×幅1.4㎝(一番太いところ)
重さ：2ｇ